Nevada is one of seven states with “very high” levels of COVID wastewater activity. Experts said a tourist surge over the Fourth of July weekend was one factor.
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COVID-19’s latest variant is on the loose, but local experts think vaccines can mitigate its spread and severity.
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.
The rampant closures of venues and large gatherings in Las Vegas are resulting in uncertainty and lost wages for locals who depend on the gig economy to make a living.
Figures provided to the Review-Journal last week by the only two public labs in the state indicate that only a few hundred tests had been administered so far.
After writing about Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air and its no-fee deal, the Road Warrior turned into a de facto customer service rep for the airline.
Documentation obtained by the Review-Journal shows Caesars Entertainment Corp. has begun laying off employees “due to unforeseeable, unexpected and sudden reduced business levels as a result of COVID-19.”
The College of Southern Nevada will transition to remote classes this week, following Gov. Steve Sisolak’s instruction that all schools in Nevada should close amidst growing coronavirus concerns.
Asian stock markets and U.S. futures fell Monday after the Federal Reserve slashed its key interest rate to shore up economic growth in the face of mounting global anti-virus controls that are shutting down business and travel.
The majority of Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles offices will only serve customers with appointments effective Monday due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.
Student food distribution pods will be set up at 15 school locations in Clark County and at a growing list of schools through the state.
The transportation agency began limiting bus service on the resort corridor on Friday, according to RTC spokeswoman Angela Castro.
FSE President and CEO Patrick Hughes says, “We are glad now we’ve been given direction by our leadership, and we are going to be socially responsible.”
MGM Resorts officials originally issued producers a May 1 relaunch date, but that date is likely to move back.
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.
All recreational sports leagues and classes have been suspended as well.
Clark County and a handful of Southern Nevada cities declared emergencies on Sunday evening, amidst growing coronavirus concerns, according to a statement from the county.
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders sought in Sunday’s Democratic debate to cast themselves as best-positioned to lead the nation through a global pandemic.