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COVID Spotlights Las Vegas' Need To Offer More Than Tourism

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic's widespread impact has reminded Las Vegas officials that they need to diversify their economy beyond tourism.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports there hasn't been a lack of trying but the need has been laid even more bare thanks to COVID-19.

There have been wrenching job and revenue losses with people afraid to enter hotels and casinos and residency shows postponed till next year.

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North Las Vegas city officials say the region has all its money in one stock. Sin City's party image, underperforming schools and a shortage of doctors don't exactly appeal to families.