Health Reporter Mary Hynes talks about the latest in statewide testing efforts and the mask and other medical supply shortages for frontline medical staff.
Telebriefing – Friday, March 27, 2020.
In a post on his social media platforms, festival founder Pasquale Rotella confirmed that EDC remains scheduled for May 15-17 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway despite coronavirus concerns that have sideline scads of other live music events. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Construction of Allegiant Stadium is unlikely to affected by the coronavirus outbreak that is having an impact on just about every industry across the Las Vegas Valley. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Clark County School District is distributing food for students, Monday through Friday mornings at 22 locations across the Valley.
The latest on crime and police response during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some of the takeaways from Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo and Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson. (Renee Summerour and MIchael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV School of Medicine is conducting curbside testing for coronavirus. Testing is by appointment only for individuals who are exhibiting symptoms as defined by the CDC. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
With casinos across the country temporarily shutting down to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, operators are facing a period with zero income and a limited supply of cash. In many cases, workers are still receiving some pay and benefits. A recent report from Macquarie Research found that some operators have as little as five months before they run out of cash.
Grocery stores and other retailers have raised employee pay as they work to meet customer demand during the coronavirus pandemic. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Two more patients in Clark County with COVID-19 have died, bringing the total number of deaths in the state and in Nevada’s most populous county to four, the Southern Nevada Health District announced on Monday, March 23. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Las Vegas Strip’s leading nightlife company has let go of nearly its entire workforce, leaving about 1,600 staffers suddenly unemployed, due to the shutdowns during the coronavirus crisis. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Southern Nevada governments are closing playgrounds amid concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. The county is restricting public access to its park restroom facilities as well. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Lake Mead National Recreation Area announced more closures to park operations on Sunday, March 22, in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
“Deliver with Dignity” was created “to bring high-quality meals directly to the most vulnerable families in the Las Vegas Valley, keeping them and the community safe by reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19.” (Facebook/Clark County)
RJ Investigations reporter Michael S. Davidson talks about how a rapid influx of coronavirus patients could soon inundate Nevada hospitals, pushing them past their capacity and threatening health care workers’ safety. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Gov. Steve Sisolak on Friday issued a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state, a move that comes three days after he strongly urged them to shut their doors in response to spread of COVID-19 illness.
RJ Washington correspondent Debra Saunders talks about today’s daily White House news conference regarding the coronavirus outbreak, Friday, March 20, 2020. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Senior shoppers lined up at 7 a.m. outside of Smith’s Marketplace on Skye Canyon Park Drive in northwest Las Vegas to find necessities during special shopping hours for those who are 60 and older. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Senior shoppers line up at 7 a.m. outside of Smith’s Marketplace on Skye Canyon Park Drive in northwest Las Vegas, Friday, March 20, 2020. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
After a traffic controller tested positive for coronavirus, the control tower at McCarran International Airport was closed, forcing the Las Vegas airport to rely on a backup system with limited capacity, Thursday, March 19, 2020. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
United Way President and CEO Kyle Rahn announces partnership with more than a dozen local nonprofits that provide assistance with essentials such as food, rent, mortgage payments and utility bills to help those affected by the spread of COVID-19.
Throughout Las Vegas, businesses deemed nonessential were shut by noon on March 18, 2020 to comply with an order from Gov. Steve Sisolak.
Gold & Silver Pawn the tourist attraction will close for the next 30 days as a nonessential business.
Gold & Silver Pawn the financial institution will remain open, 24-7, to help valley residents.
Smith’s grocery stores are reserving special hours for Las Vegas seniors to shop, starting Wednesday, March 18. “We request that customers respect these hours for the health of our community.” Aubriana Martindale, corporate affairs manager for Kroger. (Michael Quine and Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Smith’s grocery stores are reserving special hours for Las Vegas Seniors.
Starting from 7a.m. to 8 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for its older shoppers, starting today.
“Seniors have been found to be more susceptible to coronavirus and added that each store will have employees on hand to help those who need it.””, Kroger.
“We request that customers respect these hours for the health of our community.”, Aubriana Martindale , Corporate Affairs Manager
Gov. Steve Sisolak on Tuesday announced a statewide closure of all casinos, restaurants, bars and other nonessential businesses for 30 days and strongly encouraged Nevadans to stay inside as part of the state’s latest response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Customers at gun shops are looking for 9 mm pistols and shotguns, and 9 mm ammunition has been cleared out as soon as it hit the shelves.
Lines formed early Tuesday morning at the One Stop Career Center after school closures and layoffs in the Las Vegas tourism industry. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Southern Nevada Health District is reporting 35 cases of COVID-19 in Clark County, including one person who has died. The death occurred in a male Clark County resident who was in his 60s. He had been hospitalized and had underlying medical conditions. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
RJ reporter Glenn Puit was on the Las Vegas Strip speaking to tourist about coronavirus and its effect on their trip. (Glen Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)