Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Chad Wolf is interviewed about the economy and efforts from the federal government to support states in managing the spread of the coronavirus. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner and forward Jonathan Marchessault share their thoughts on leaving their families behind for the first two rounds of the playoffs.
Interview with RJ education reporter Aleks Appleton about Clark County School District’s reopening plan and distance learning preparation for the upcoming school year. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The recent surge of COVID-19 cases has overwhelmed public health investigators in Clark County, who are now forced to prioritize who among those testing positive will be notified by a phone call and interviewed about their contacts.
Its the largest one-day jump of the outbreak, 1,021 more cases in Southern Nevada were reported on July 14 with 1,100 statewide. Review-Journal assistant city editor Mike Brunker talks about what these numbers mean. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
At the upcoming middle school events, tests will be available on a first-come, first-served basis from 8
a.m. to 1 p.m. at each location, or until supplies for the date run out. Other testing dates and locations are July
17-18, Monaco Middle School, 1870 N. Lamont St.; July 24-25, Jerome Mack Middle School, 4250 E. Karen
Ave.; July 30-Aug. 1, Roy Martin Middle School, 200 N. 28 th St.
A person who was inside the Nevada Legislature Building has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, Legislative Counsel Bureau Director Brenda Erdoes said Friday, July 10. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Three mothers discuss their concerns with CCSD’s reopening plan, and how they are adapting to COVID-19 with their children. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak said some bars will return to Phase 1 restrictions because COVID-19 cases surging in Nevada.
No appointment is needed to get a nasal swab test, which detects whether an active infection is present. About 400 tests will be available each day on a first-come, first-served basis.
COVID-19 may add to another danger this summer – heat – making vulnerable people more susceptible to illness and possible death. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Donald Trump launched an effort on Wednesday to reopen schools across the United States with in-person learning.
A group gathered to protest Gov. Sisolak’s mask mandate at the intersection of West Sunset Road and North Stephanie Street in Henderson. The protesters asked that the mandate, which is in place to slow the spread of COVID-19, be revoked.
A group gathered to protest Gov. Sisolak’s mask mandate at the intersection of West Sunset Road and North Stephanie Street in Henderson. The protesters asked that the mandate, which is in place to slow the spread of COVID-19, be revoked.
You had questions, and we’ve got the answers!Dr. Brian Labus, Epidemiologist with the UNLV School of Public Health and the governor’s medical advisory team, and RJ Health reporter Mary Hynes to answer viewer questions regarding COVID-19 in Nevada.
Topics this week:
1. MORE COVID-19 TESTING DEMAND MEANS LONGER WAITS TO GET RESULTS
2. PUBLIC FRUSTRATION WITH COVID-19 NUMBERS; VIRUS BEING POLITICIZED.
3. BEST INTERPRETATION OF COVID-19 NUMBERS
RJ Investigative Reporter Michael Scott Davidson talks about COVID-19 Statistics, what they mean and how people can better track the virus.
Properties started to give notices for mass layoffs to the state since June 4 when casinos were allowed to be reopened after a 78-day shutdown.
The Broadway actor spent more than 90 days in the hospital fighting complications related to COVID-19. He died on Sunday, July 5. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Whenever experts begin comparing gaming jurisdictions, you’re bound to hear the phrase “gold standard” dropped in the conversation. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Stung by a drop in public bus ridership because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is considering systemwide service changes. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)v
Kaydee Asher speaks with the RJ about what it’s like having COVID-19, how she may have contracted the virus, and how she’s using her platform to tell other young people to be safe. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss this weekend’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Whole Foods Market has confirmed that multiple employees at its Henderson store tested positive last week for the coronavirus.
MGM Resorts International has launched an internal campaign reminding workers to follow new health and safety protocols at all times, not just at work.
Phase two of Nevada’s reopening plan — which was recently extended — prohibits nightclubs and day clubs from reopening, but allows pools to operate. In turn, a number of Las Vegas’ former day clubs have reopened as pools.
Several Las Vegas Bank of America branches have temporarily closed citing staffing shortages. The Bank of America website indicates there are about 40 Las Vegas Valley branch or ATM locations.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has opened 111 regulatory cases to determine whether certain Nevada casinos have been noncompliant with the board’s new health and safety policies.
Golden Knights writer Ben Gotz and Heidi Fang discuss the rumors that Las Vegas is no longer a frontrunner for an NHL hub city due to spikes in COVID-19 and what that means for the Vegas Golden Knights. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, Boyd Gaming and Station Casinos have installed screening mechanisms at every accessible entrance of their properties. At Wynn Las Vegas and Encore, as well as The Venetian and Palazzo, thermal imaging cameras give the operators a “Predator”-style look at everyone who enters. Downtown casinos, including The D and the Plaza, rely on a mix of wrist and forehead scans. The longer you’re out in the Las Vegas heat, the warmer your exposed skin will register, experts say. As a result, you may be asked to wait and cool off before entering, even if you aren’t feverish.
Dr. Brian Labus, Epidemiologist with the UNLV School of Public Health and the governor’s medical advisory team, and RJ Health reporter Mary Hynes cover the latest topics surrounding COVID-19 in Nevada.
Topics this week:
1.CONTACT TRACING FINDS 1,500 CASES, INDOOR VENUES BIGGEST RISK
2. CORONAVIRUS TRANSMISSION RATE IN NEVADA IS THE HIGHEST IN THE U.S. ACCORDING TO ‘RT.LIVE’ REPORT
3. YOUNGER NEVADANS DRIVING NEW SURGE OF COVID-19 CASES