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.
Global Gaming Expo is canceling its 2020 Las Vegas show.
The luxury nongaming hotel in the CityCenter complex says it is reopening with “new safety and cleanliness measures in place to instill the upmost confidence in guests and team members.”
Reopening restaurants inside casinos could pose a variety of logistical and economic challenges. And, experts say, it may not make sense for all operators.
The coronavirus’ impact on the travel industry is nine times worse than the aftermath of 9/11, the US Travel Association said Monday.
Instacart says tip baiting is impacting a small portion of its grocery delivery workers.
Most Las Vegas casino operators said Friday the $2 trillion stimulus bill provides needed relief for the battered hospitality industry.
Last week, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation saw the most unemployment insurance claims in state history.
Boyd Gaming Corp. said Friday that all full-time and part-time workers will continue to receive pay through April 10.
The MGM Resorts Emergency Relief Fund provides employees and their immediate families with short-term relief.
The National Association of Broadcasters announced Friday it will not be rescheduling 2020’s Las Vegas show.
If you have enough supplies and can stay away from grocery stores, it will help the consumers who haven’t been able to complete their shopping and at-risk populations.
“All of our public restrooms are equipped with touch free faucets, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers and hand blowers,” the company said in a statement.
MGM announced Sunday evening it will temporarily suspend gaming operations at MGM Grand Detroit by 5:00 pm EST Monday, including all hotel, restaurant and bar operations.
The Academy of Country Music Awards event, originally scheduled to be held in Las Vegas April 5, has been postponed.
The show has been postponed August 11-13 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center.