The Clark County firefighters’ exposure happened during a medical call involving a patient who has since been tested for COVID-19.
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UnCommons and Burke Construction Group are delivering free meals to health care workers over the next two weeks.
On Wednesday, the district clarified that it is still doing some testing but is “asking health care providers to send their specimens to private laboratories for testing.”
Throughout Las Vegas, businesses deemed nonessential were preparing Wednesday to shut their doors by noon to comply with an order from Gov. Steve Sisolak.
James Darby showed up at the Smith’s Food & Drug store on North Rancho Drive very early Wednesday to make sure he could pick up needed groceries and supplies.
Motorists are advised to find alternate routes.
Coronavirus closures are resulting in mass Las Vegas blood shortages. Local blood drive centers are taking precautions and ask that people continue to donate.
A North Las Vegas spokesman said Monday that all public meetings are suspended until further notice. The city has also closed libraries and recreation centers.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada are shutting down for at least three weeks starting Monday, following the closure of K-12 schools in Clark County.
North Las Vegas and Henderson are suspending water shutoffs for residents financially affected by measures to combat the coronavirus, both cities said Monday.
The Clark County School District began handing out free meals at more than a dozen sites around the Las Vegas Valley on Monday to preserve a vital lifeline for needy students.
Clark County is closing all park and recreation facilities on Monday because of continuing concerns about the spread of coronavirus.
Dollar General is restricting its first hour of business to seniors, while other Las Vegas Valley grocers are cutting back on hours to deal with restocking shelves.
All recreational sports leagues and classes have been suspended as well.
District leaders are weighing the major reason to close schools — slowing the spread of disease — against dozens of other concerns, including free meals and family disruptions.