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.LAS VEGAS HOSPITALS DROP HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE AS COVID-19 TREATMENT2. CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA BOTH SEEING RECORD JUMPS IN COVID-19 CASES.
WHAT ARE THESE NUMBERS TELLING US?3. ENHANCING FACIAL COVERINGS IN NEVADA WILL THIS BE APART OF GOV. SISOLAK’S PRESSER TONIGHT?
While relief from the Las Vegas heat spell is on its way, you’ll have to wait several days for it. In the meantime, there’s some valuable tips to keep you hydrated.
On Wednesday, the infamous Raiders shield logo was scrolled across portions of the video ribbons inside the Allegiant Stadium.
The new cases — coming on the heels of a record one-day jump of 412 in the county — brought the total to 11,481.
The Raiders made the 80th, 81st and 100th pick in the 2020 NFL draft selecting Lynn Bowden Jr – Wide Receiver from Kentucky, Bryan Edwards – wide receiver from South Carolina and Tanner Muse – linebacker from Clemson. Vegas Nation Host Cassie Soto discusses the pick with Review-Journal sports columnist Ed Graney and Raiders beat writer Vinny Bonsignore.
A 24-year-old man with a sawed-off shotgun was shot dead by Las Vegas police in front of a red car the man allegedly tried to steal toward the end of car a chase Tuesday with speeds of more than 100 mph through multiple areas of the valley. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Riley Lynn Thacker’s mom put a sign in their yard to congratulate her daughter completing her senior year and neighbors followed suit. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has yet to confirm when casinos will be able to reopen, but operators are already preparing for the day they’ll have to reassure guests their properties are clean and safe amid the virus outbreak. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
With the Raiders addressing wide receiver and cornerback with the selections of Alabama’s Henry Ruggs and Ohio State’s Damon Arnette on day one of the NFL draft, they now turn their attention to Friday’s second day. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Lt. Col. Charles Dickinson of the 17th Sustainment Brigade of the Nevada National Guard discusses the mission of delivering personal protective equipment to nursing homes in Las Vegas. The 186th Motor Transportation Company of the Nevada National Guard assisted with the delivery. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
The Labor Department released the numbers on Thursday. The five-week total of those who have filed claims since the beginning of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak now exceeds 26.4 million. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
NBC recently announced that the cast of their beloved show, ’Parks and Recreation,’ would soon be reunited for a charity special featuring an “all-new story.” (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Reckitt Benckiser, the company that makes Lysol and Dettol, is warning customers not to ingest its cleaning products after President Trump suggested that ingesting disinfectants could help protect people against the coronavirus. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Restaurants in downtown Las Vegas are offering curbside pickup for food and drink. (Al Mancini/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Review-Journal sports writer Ben Gotz gives an update of some of the big name players taken in the first round of this years NFL Draft.
With the second pick in Las Vegas Raiders history the silver and black drafted cornerback Damon Arnette from Ohio State. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto discusses the pick with Review-Journal Columnist Ed Graney and Raiders beat writer Vinny Bonsignore.
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)
Gov. Steve Sisolak on Tuesday signed a new order banning any gathering of 10 or more people in Nevada in another step the state has taken to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas residents get out to enjoy the snow at Lee Canyon on Mount Charleston. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Mail delivery and services at post offices continues despite the coronavirus crisis. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
House-flipping companies like Zillow, Offerpad and Opendoor have temporarily stopped buying homes in Las Vegas because of the spread of coronavirus.
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.
One person and a dog were found dead after a fire in a detached structure adjacent to a house near East Monroe Avenue and North Betty Lane in east Las Vegas on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
While the Golden Knights traded away goaltender Malcom Subban for Robin Lehner, the team extended defenseman Nick Holden’s contract through the 2021-2022 season.
The Raiders have sold their Henderson headquarters for $191 million and leased it back, records show, a stunning sale of a project that is still being built by a team that hasn’t even started playing here.
Chicago-based Mesirow Financial purchased the unfinished football facility across from Henderson Executive Airport from the Raiders and leased it back to the team for 29 years, with seven 10-year extension options, filings with the Clark County recorder’s office show.
The sale closed Friday. Public records obtained by the Review-Journal do not show the Raiders’ annual rent.
Japan is getting ready to issue three highly coveted gaming licenses. The country’s gaming market is estimated to be worth more than $25 billion a year once resorts open in 2025. If the estimates stand up, Japan would become the second-largest gaming market in the world behind Chinese gaming enclave Macau. MGM and at least eight other companies had been vying for the Japanese licenses. In 2019 Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Wynn Resorts Ltd. turned their attention to other areas. Caesars Entertainment Corp. dropped out of the race altogether. MGM teamed up with Japanese financial services group Orix for its bid for a gaming license. MGM/Orix group was the only one to participate in the RFP process. “We think MGM is in a very good position in Osaka at this point” – Union Gaming analyst John DeCree (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Golden Knights have traded Malcolm Subban for Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Robin Lehner and made a separate trade for Montreal Canadiens Forward Nick Cousins.
What you need to know about the Real ID and why it may be important for you to have one if you don’t have a passport. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Nevada Department of Transportation wants to reconfigure a 4-mile portion of
U.S. 95 between Rancho Drive and Mojave Road at an estimated cost of $1 billion. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Runnin’ Rebels took away San Diego State’s chances of having a perfect season, beating the Aztecs 66-63 on Saturday at Viejas Arena. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson recap the game and predict how the Rebels will finish the regular season.
