Due to schools closing down because of the coronavirus parents and students are picking up free meals at 15 schools across the valley.
Staff and volunteers work to ensure that those in need have the necessary food, water and supplies during the Coronavirus epidemic in Las Vegas.
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)
The Wynn is seen on Monday morning, March 16, 2020, in preparation for the temporary closing of the casino as certain shops and restaurants have already shut their doors.
The NFL has canceled plans to hold its draft in Las Vegas this year because of concerns over the spread of coronavirus.
Instead, the league will conduct the draft this year as a televised event at a to-be-determined site, the league announced Monday.
Jeroen Fikkers of the Netherlands came to Las Vegas as part of a six-week road trip around the United States. He was staying at the MGM Grand. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Tom Reid of Minnesota arrived in Las Vegas on Sunday, ready to spend his spring break on the Strip. He’s returning home because of all the closures and Park MGM, where he is staying, is closing. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Monday morning shoppers were lining up hours before Costco stores opened to try and stock up on necessities. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
MGM Resorts International announced Sunday it is temporarily suspending operations at all Las Vegas properties “until further notice” effective Tuesday. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak referenced the strength the community showed after 1 October when urging Nevadans to come together during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
For properties that are remaining open Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on Sunday created guidelines for operation in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak spoke about the effectiveness of social distancing for different situations in regards to stopping the spread of COVID-19
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak opened his press conference on Sunday with a few remarks on Nevada’s current situation regarding COVID-19
A Las Vegas police officer shot a juvenile Friday night in the east valley, the Metropolitan Police Department said. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Documentation obtained by the Review-Journal shows Caesars Entertainment Corp. has begun laying off employees amid reduced travel demand from the coronavirus pandemic. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Wynn Resorts Ltd. is set to close its Las Vegas properties 14 days beginning 6 p.m. Tuesday to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.
Gov. Steve Sisolak on Sunday ordered the closure of all public schools in Nevada to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on K-12 schools, beginning Monday..
Shelves are being left empty at grocery stores due to people overbuying products. Clark County Commission Chairman Marilyn Kirkpatrick and Vegas Chamber President/CEO Mary Beth Sewald insure that their will be food on the shelves and urge the public to stop panic buying.
Penn & Teller, favorites in Las Vegas since 1993, are off the stage until further notice.
“We are heartbroken to disappoint our fans, but the new figures that have come in today make it clear that the risk of bringing our fans together in theater tonight is just too great. So we will be closed for a while,” Teller said in a statement Saturday. “We love you all and will be back with you as soon as we possibly can.”
Metropolitan Police Department spokesman Officer Aden OcampoGomez talks about an incident at Walmart in Las Vegas on 3-14-20. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Despite coronavirus canceling many other planned sporting events, UFC Brasilia went on as scheduled on Mar. 14, though no fans were permitted to attend. Charles Oliveira and Gilbert Burns took home performance bonuses for their wins in the main and co-main events, respectively. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas’ predominant entertainment production company for more than 25 years, is halting all of its shows on the Strip because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Raiders may look to select a quarterback in the 2020 NFL Draft and have 5 picks in the top 100. Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts and Utah State’s Jordan Love could be among those the team has on their watchlist. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Nevada Athletic Commission voted to suspend all combat sports licenses through March 25 in order to protect the health and safety of those working and competing in the events from coronavirus. Adam Hill and Heidi Fang discuss what this means for future events the UFC have on their schedule and more. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)