Derek Carr never thought twice about playing this year. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Vinny Bonsignore, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang and Adam Hill. Around the league players are opting out of the season. Allegiant stadium is ready for some football.
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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. LOCALIZED TESTING SITES; ALTERNATIVE TO LARGER SITES AND LACK OF APPOINTMENTS.2. LAS VEGAS ICU NURSE SHARES PERSONAL WAR STORIES FROM THE PANDEMIC
2. LAS VEGAS ICU NURSE SHARES PERSONAL WAR STORIES FROM THE PANDEMIC
Resorts World Las Vegas activated its 100,000-square-foot LED screen on its west tower on Independence Day, showing a digital fireworks display. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Gov. Steve Sisolak and Sandra Morgan, chairwoman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, participated in a tour of the Wynn Las Vegas hotel-casino where they share their first thoughts on casinos reopening. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nono Zicari, a World War II veteran and D-Day survivor, reflects on the current Black Lives Matter protests. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A fire at Siegel Suites at 700 Las Vegas Blvd. North, near Bonanza Road, forced the evacuation of dozens of residents Friday morning, June 5. Approximately 60 residents were observed standing outside at 11 a.m. Four Las Vegas police officers suffered smoke inhalation as they knocked on doors, urging people to get out. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford talks about his 5-year-old son facing racism in the classroom and emphasizes that this is not about police training but systemic racism in police forces nationwide that needs to be addressed.
When casinos shut down, not only were tourists unseen on the Las Vegas Strip, but jobs were temporarily lost. Treasure Island took the months off to remodel and fix the property, adjusting the casino for COVID-19 norms. Now that they’re open again, management is slowly hiring back staff as guests return. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
When casinos shut down, not only were tourists unseen on the Las Vegas Strip, but jobs were temporarily lost. Treasure Island took the months off to remodel and fix the property, adjusting the casino for COVID-19 norms. Now that they’re open again, management is slowly hiring back staff as guests return. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Coronavirus has claimed “Uncle” Phil Maloof of the high-profile Maloof family of Las Vegas. George Maloof, Phil Maloof’s nephew, confirmed his uncle’s passing Saturday in Las Vegas at age 93, with coronavirus the cause.