COVID-19’s latest variant is on the loose, but local experts think vaccines can mitigate its spread and severity.
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Gov. Joe Lombardo signed a bipartisan bill to repeal COVID-era health regulations.
Expect to pay out-of-pocket for over-the-counter COVID-19 tests, for a start.
Already at pandemic lows, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations dipped this week.
Given that the population of Nevada is relatively young, the state “should have done better,” said one health expert.
The program is being offered to North Las Vegas residents via the Lyft rideshare service. Verification of a vaccine appointment is required.
The updated numbers from the state health department brought Nevada’s cumulative totals to 296,393 cases and 5,040 deaths.
The updated numbers from the state Department of Health and Human Services brought statewide totals to 284,590 cases and 4,522 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic.
Battle Born Kids is a Henderson program that was created in response to the easing of restrictions on businesses, which allows parents to get back to work.
Businesses that sell alcohol will be able to deliver to Henderson homes while nonessential businesses or closed or for the next 30 days, whichever comes first.
The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that will allow the city to levy civil or criminal penalties against those who violate emergency directives.