Thousands have reached out to lawmakers for help on your delayed unemployment benefits. But lawmakers say there is only so much they can do. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Dr. Brian Labus, Epidemiologist with the UNLV School of Public Health and the governor’s medical advisory team, and RJ Health reporter Mary Hynes cover the latest topics surrounding COVID-19 in Nevada.
Topics this week:
1. SUNDAY’S REPORT: NEVADA HAS DEADLIEST WEEK FROM COVID-19
2. WHY IS TESTING AND RESULTS TAKING SO LONG?
3. VACCINE TRIALS STARTING IN LAS VEGAS
The current Phase Two directive was set to expire Tuesday. The governor’s latest directive keeps it in effect for another month.
As big-ticket movies continue to be delayed as a result of uncertainties over the coronavirus pandemic and increases in the number of COVID-19 cases, AMC became the nation’s first theater chain to push back its reopening efforts.
The company, which has six productions on the Strip, made the announcement on Monday morning from its headquarters in Montreal.
It was floated that the NFL Players Association was requesting the first eight rows of stadiums — and possibly the entire first deck — be tarped over to protect the players, which might have prompted an immediate vote by owners. After a heated discussion in which Raiders owner Mark Davis forcefully expressed his misgivings, the measure passed 31-1 requiring teams to tarp off the first eight rows but have the ability to sell advertising on them.
Ray Johnson of the U.S. Forest Service said firefighters were using “crop duster size” aircraft to attack the Mahogany Fire, which remained at 5,000 acres in size with 0 percent containment.“Right now we have air attack over the fire,” Johnson said.Johnson said larger aircraft were en route to help fight the fire. Simultaneously he said firefighters were fighting a much smaller fire in Wallace Canyon and they were investigating a report from the Nye County Sheriff’s Office that a smaller fire had started in either “Carpenter Canyon or Trout Canyon.”Johnson reiterates that the Mahogany Fire is believed to have been started by human activity but investigators still were working to confirm thisThe fire in Wallace was likely caused by lightning, he said.Regarding the Mahogany Fire Johnson said “it will not be contained today and it may not be contained for a few days.”
The new cases posted on the health district’s coronavirus web page brought the county total to 14,607 and the fatalities raised the death toll to 414.
Ray Johnson with the U.S. Forest Service of the U.S. Forest Service gives an update on the Mahogany Fire
The Mahogany fire started around 240pm Sunday and spread to about 5,000 acres. This morning, people on the ground are saying it may have spread to 10,000 acres overnight due to winds. Jennifer Sparks, spokeswoman for the Red Cross, said As of this morning no evacuees had used the agency’s services but anyone in need of shelter or resources was encouraged to stop by James Bilbray Elementary School in northwest Las Vegas.
The Police ask protesters to move to the sidewalk at Elvis Presley and Las Vegas Boulevard as protests continue near the Strip.
Protesters took to the Las Vegas Strip on Friday in one of many demonstrations that have occurred in the U.S. since a black man died in Minneapolis police custody.
Gyms and fitness centers are beginning to reopen on May 29, which were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Parks and recreation facilities in the Las Vegas Valley are reopening as well. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Rob Martinez, owner of The Gym Las Vegas, talks about reopening his gym under Phase Two of Nevada’s reopening plan. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Desiree Ford talks about getting back to the gym after Nevada moves into Phase Two of its reopening plan. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Chad Cole, co-owner of CrossFit Apollo, talks about the reopening of his gym as Nevada moves into Phase Two. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
You had questions, and we’ve got the answers! Renee Summerour sits down with Dr. Brian Labus, epidemiologist with the UNLV School of Public Health and member of the governor’s medical advisory team, and RJ health reporter Mary Hynes to answer viewer questions regarding the coronavirus spread in Nevada. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
THIS WEEK WE COVERED A LOT OF TOPICS:
1. POSTPONED MEDICAL/DENTAL PROCEDURES
2. GOV. SISOLASK ANNOUNCES TO EXTEND
STAY-AT-HOME ORDER
3. THIS THE STAY AT HOME ORDER PART OF
THE “ROAD TO RECOVERY PLAN”?
4. WILL THERE BE A MASK REQUIREMENT STATEWIDE?
5. DOES WEATHER PLAN A ROLE IN THE SPREAD OF COVID-19?
6. WHERE IS NEVADA THIS WEEK ON ANTIBODY TESTING?
7. MYTH: AIR CONDITIONER CAN CAUSE CORONAVIRUS
8. IS IT SAFE TO GO BACK OUTSIDE? BEACHES? HIKING? ETC?
The Las Vegas Review-Journal studio hosts a debate between the three candidates running for Department U in Clark County Family Court. The candidates are Marilyn Anne Caston, William Braulio Gonzalez, and Dawn Renee Throne.
When casino properties reopen in Nevada following the state-ordered shutdown, safety will be the main focus for gaming operators. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Firefighters battle a blaze at Nellis Plaza at 1000 N. Nellis Blvd. in east Las Vegas, Wednesday, April 29, 2020. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Governor Steve Sisolak announced a halt to all residential and commercial evictions while the state of emergency stays in effect to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus.
Red Rock and Hoover Dam close down due to the Coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.
Las Vegan John Shaw fought in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The veteran turned 95 in January, and remains with his wife of 64 years.
During his Super Bowl LIV news conference, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke on the possibility that Las Vegas becomes a host city for a future Super Bowl and how he feels the city will embrace the Raiders in the coming season. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Michele Fuller-Hallauer, Clark County Social Services manager, said the use of a mobile app will result in a higher sampling and more robust data in counting homeless people. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
The Raiders lost their final game as the “Oakland Raiders,” to the Denver Broncos 16-15. They end their season at seven wins and nine losses.
A Florida couple is seeking $15,000. Claiming a Las Vegas property owner misled them about the bark scorpions infesting a home he sold them.
Attorneys for the Siegel Group, the new owner of the building the Can Can Room leases, say that despite having its business license revoked, the Can Can Room has hosted “private parties” and held itself out as being open.
HOUSTON FURNITURE STORE OWNER JIM “MATTRESS MACK” MCINGVALE IS IN POSITION TO COLLECT $22 MILLION IF THE ASTROS BEAT THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS FOR THEIR SECOND WORLD SERIES TITLE IN THREE YEARS.
Surveillance video shows two men robbing another man at a convenience store in the 500 block of East Sahara Ave. on October 4th. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)