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.
R&R Partners principle Bill Vassiliadis has seen shutdowns and downturns before and expects Las Vegas to come back strong once the coronavirus measures are over.
Representatives of the 300,000-member union scheduled a news conference Wednesday to call for decisive action in the wake of casino and business closures.
Sisolak’s order follows the issuance of executive orders and gaming regulatory decisions to close properties in six other states that offer casino gambling.
After Sunday’s announcement by the governor of new social distancing standards, Gaming Control Board Chairwoman Sandra Morgan posted a notice that will be enforced.
Local leaders won’t speculate on a future NFL draft here, but what’s known for sure is that thousands of people and millions of dollars won’t be coming in April.
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on Sunday ordered fewer people at table games in the casinos still operating.
Three Las Vegas companies operate Maryland casinos that will be closed Monday by order of Gov. Larry Hogan.
The impact of 9/11 and the coronavirus have differences and similarities, but experts believe the economic damage to Southern Nevada could last several months.
Boyd Gaming Corp. casinos in four states are closing or have already closed, a spokesman for the Las Vegas-based company said Sunday.
The San Manuel Tribe of Mission Indians is voluntarily closing its San Manuel Casino in Highland, California, to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
When a local blogger posted a rumor that The Mirage was going to close, it hurt rank-and-file employees who depend on tips and gave social media a black eye.
MGM Resorts International will temporarily close its nightclubs and dayclubs, the company announced Friday in a tweet.
Wynn Resorts will temporarily cancel all large entertainment gatherings in its Las Vegas and Boston resorts and also install temperature monitors at its entrances.
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman said the media is frightening the public and noted Las Vegas is open for business.
Although the coronavirus outbreak is keeping visitors away and hurting hotel room-tax revenue, stadium and LVCVA officials are confident bond payments will be made.