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.
NV Energy is temporarily expanding an energy bill assistance program to cover more customers facing financial hardships amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Shoppers were nowhere in sight at Fashion Show mall on the Las Vegas Strip on Wednesday.
The United Way of Southern Nevada has launched the Emergency Assistance and Community Needs fund to help those affected by the spread of COVID-19.
A guidance letter from the state says businesses considered nonessential “may remain open” and should adhere to strict social distancing practices to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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Jameson Irish Whiskey has donated $500,000 and SipScience has started a $100,000 GoFundMe campaign to help bartenders affected by coronavirus shutdowns.
Nevada’s congressional delegation and the head of the union that represents hotel workers asked Congress for help as lawmakers craft a bill to respond to the coronavirus outbreak.
The Clark County firefighters’ exposure happened during a medical call involving a patient who has since been tested for COVID-19.
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.”
USA Wrestling has postponed the U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Open, which was scheduled for April 21-26 at South Point.
The U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday suspended field operations for two weeks, citing the health and safety of its workers and the U.S. public from coronavirus.
With much of Nevada coming to a screeching halt Wednesday after Gov. Steve Sisolak recommended the closure of nonessential business, most transportation services are still up and running.
The Gold & Silver Pawn night window is expected to remain open 24 hours a day for loans and purchases.
The mall operator owns shopping centers Las Vegas North Premium Outlets, Las Vegas South Premium Outlets, the Shops at Crystals and the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.