A 92 percent occupancy rate might suggest that a hospital still has room for more patients. But the number, according to Las Vegas Valley ICU nurse Geoconda Hughes does not tell the whole story. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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Peter Klamka, CEO of Cordia Corporation, had already been working on Cordia’s Virtual Dining Brands division when the pandemic hit. Now his idea may be the future of restaurants. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Its the largest one-day jump of the outbreak, 1,021 more cases in Southern Nevada were reported on July 14 with 1,100 statewide. Review-Journal assistant city editor Mike Brunker talks about what these numbers mean. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
At the upcoming middle school events, tests will be available on a first-come, first-served basis from 8
a.m. to 1 p.m. at each location, or until supplies for the date run out. Other testing dates and locations are July
17-18, Monaco Middle School, 1870 N. Lamont St.; July 24-25, Jerome Mack Middle School, 4250 E. Karen
Ave.; July 30-Aug. 1, Roy Martin Middle School, 200 N. 28 th St.
Three mothers discuss their concerns with CCSD’s reopening plan, and how they are adapting to COVID-19 with their children. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss this weekend’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, Boyd Gaming and Station Casinos have installed screening mechanisms at every accessible entrance of their properties. At Wynn Las Vegas and Encore, as well as The Venetian and Palazzo, thermal imaging cameras give the operators a “Predator”-style look at everyone who enters. Downtown casinos, including The D and the Plaza, rely on a mix of wrist and forehead scans. The longer you’re out in the Las Vegas heat, the warmer your exposed skin will register, experts say. As a result, you may be asked to wait and cool off before entering, even if you aren’t feverish.
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.CONTACT TRACING FINDS 1,500 CASES, INDOOR VENUES BIGGEST RISK
2. CORONAVIRUS TRANSMISSION RATE IN NEVADA IS THE HIGHEST IN THE U.S. ACCORDING TO ‘RT.LIVE’ REPORT
3. YOUNGER NEVADANS DRIVING NEW SURGE OF COVID-19 CASES