The Metropolitan Police Department changed its policy on a neck restraint technique.
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
It could take a week or more in some cases to get results, according to test sites and laboratories.
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.
According to the latest National Weather Service forecast, the Las Vegas Valley temperatures will intensify a bit each day.
Chef Michael Rubinstein is leaving the restaurant at The Cosmopolitan after 3½ years to take over as assistant executive chef at the Raiders’ practice facility.
The LVMPD assists in a fire rescue at Siegel Suites downtown.
After being alerted to travelers’ concerns, McCarran announced it was altering baggage claim operations.McCarran spokesman Joe Rajchel said, “Each carousel will now have at least one flight assigned to it before any additional are added.”. “This will help us reduce crowds around the carousels and promote social distancing.”
Casino operators are bolstering efforts to comply with Gov. Steve Sisolak’s order that everybody wear a face covering in public. Caesars Entertainment Corp. and Las Vegas Sands Corp. said wearing a face covering is a condition of employment.
Walker Lane is a region of seismically active fault lines hugging the border between California and Nevada.The region is home to hundreds of faults responsible for a great deal of earthquake activity in the Southwest.
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
The data published on the Southern Nevada Health District’s coronavirus website pushed the case total for the county to 18,818. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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)
MGM Resorts International has launched an internal campaign reminding workers to follow new health and safety protocols at all times, not just at work.
Of 204 businesses, 49 percent were found in compliance with the face covering mandate. The governor called it “disappointing and unacceptable” in a statement Friday.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Nevada and Clark County have nearly reached the peaks seen in April.
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 nearly quarter-million dollars in winning wagers was reportedly placed at MGM Resorts early Sunday.
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.
Fireworks will be launched from several locations around the Las Vegas Valley to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Allegiant stadium performs a blackout test to ensure the safety of fans when the venue opens.
Aria Resort & Casino reopened to the public for the first time since early March on Wednesday, July 1. Guests checking in at the hotel lobby will be welcomed with a “Dandelion Forest” display representing the 4th of July.
Restaurants inside the Aria get ready to reopen and welcome guests with some new Summer entrees.
A Henderson player won a $676,614 jackpot on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at Club Fortune Casino. Erica hit her lucky spin on June 15.
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
A COVID-19-tracking website built by the cofounders of Instagram shows Nevada currently has the highest rate of coronavirus transmission in the country.
Paralyzed Las Vegas police officer Shay Mikalonis was being transferred to an out-of-state medical facility Wednesday morning for treatment of a severe spinal cord injury. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)