Clark County made a significant hire last week as officials look to combat a spike in deaths on Southern Nevada roads.
Clark County
Last year’s optimism that the world might vanquish the new coronavirus has been replaced in 2022 with a growing resignation that it is here to stay.
The Southern Nevada Health District on Saturday reported the highest number of daily COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic nearly two years ago.
Clark County added more than 3,500 new cases of the disease, while the state topped 4,000 cases for the first time on Friday.
Nevada saw 382 traffic fatalities in 2021, marking the deadliest year on roadways since 2006, according to preliminary data.
The Clark County School District announced Thursday it has reached tentative agreements with employee unions to award the bonuses.
Clark County will invite public questions or concerns on Wednesday about a magician’s proposal to perform with tigers just off the Strip.
More than one in five residents have now tested positive in both measures as omicron tightens its grip.
Responses to an online survey, open until the end of the month, will be considered as the county sets rules for the industry, officials say.
Irene Cepeda, who was elected to the board in November 2018 and previously served as vice president, was approved for a one-year term on a 4-3 vote Wednesday.
Hospitalizations are rising at the same time large numbers of health care workers are getting ill and missing work, the Nevada Hospital Association said Wednesday.
Teachers union head John Vellardita said that the status of the vaccine mandate approved more than three months ago is a key concern with COVID-19 cases soaring.
Officials say they want to hire more workers and seek ways to shorten times for investigating odor complaints.
Clark County’s COVID-19 test positivity rate blew past the peak of the summer surge of the disease, according to state and local data posted Tuesday.
As demand for COVID-19 testing soars, people with mild symptoms – or none at all – are crowding already busy Las Vegas-area emergency rooms to be tested for the coronavirus.
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