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 coronavirus self-quarantine has led many people to seek the company of a pet, according to the Animal Foundation.
President Donald Trump said his administration will use “expanded” testing capabilities to advise high-risk, medium-risk and low-risk communities whether to increase, maintain or relax their social distancing guidelines.
The city of Las Vegas is considering using Cashman Field to house homeless people during the coronavirus crisis, as demand for shelter increases.
Clark County has joined Henderson and Las Vegas in adjusting alcohol regulations to allow certain beverages to be included in the curbside pickup service of some restaurants.
The massive dance music festival remains on target for a May 15-17 return to Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
U.S. Department of Labor figures released Thursday shattered the record for the greatest number of new unemployment claims filed in a single week in October 1982. In Nevada, more than 93,000 people claim unemployment insurance benefits the week of March 15.
Nevada is one of several states that have allowed construction to continue during the coronavirus pandemic.
Plans in place for dealing with a flu pandemic are being fine-tuned as public health authorities and health-care providers prepare for possible new coronavirus outbreak here.
President Donald Trump assured Americans that the risk of a coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. is “very low” and put Vice President Mike Pence in charge of coordinating the response.
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