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Coronavirus: What You Need To Know

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Listeners and readers have asked where to turn for help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevada Public Radio has organized the following stories with links to useful resources. They refer to entities that are addressing the outbreak and its ripple effects, such as food banks, unemployment agencies, governmental support for small businesses, and more. Please check back often as we continue to develop this list.

We want to hear from you. If we’ve missed something, please add it in the comments or e-mail heidi@nevadapublicradio.org.

A Note from Interim CEO and President, Jerry Nadal

 

RESOURCES

COVID-19 Tracker

VACCINATIONS:

Nevada Vaccine Tool

Nevada COVID-19 Vaccination Playbook

Immunize Nevada - County Specific Vaccine Information

Southern Nevada Health District - Vaccine Appointments 

Walgreens COVID Vaccination

Smith's Food & Drug Vaccination

Boulder City - Vaccination

Henderson - Vaccination 

Nye County - Vaccination

FROM NPR: How to sign up for the vaccine in your state

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION

The agencies below are leading the government's response to the pandemic at various levels. These links go to their pages with information about the virus, its spread, and the ensuing public-health and economic crisis.

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
  • Nevada Governor's Office
  • Southern Nevada Health District

Other public offices are offering their own resource guides as well. These contain links and contact information on where to find help with myriad issues related to the pandemic, from housing to unemployment insurance.

  • City of Henderson COVID-19 Community Resources
  • City of Las Vegas Coronavirus Update
  • Clark County Coronavirus Summary
  • The Department of Health and Human Services' Nevada 2-1-1 
  • U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto's COVID-19 Resource Guide
  • U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen's COVID-19 Nevada Resource Guide

 

BUSINESS/EMPLOYERS

  • The Small Business Administration, or SBA, is offering various types of help for business owners impacted by the new coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis, including the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. 
  • Since the SBA's emergency funding programs have launched in mid-March, they've seen a lot of turmoil. This timeline encapsulates the changes to the EIDL and Payroll Protection Plan, or PPP, and where they are today.

 

FOOD

  • Among the concerns of those finding themselves without work, one of the most basic and immediate is, “How will I feed my family?” This story contains links to resources such as food banks and food assistance programs, as well to organizations seeking donations and volunteers.
     
  • Many casino-hotels on and off the Strip have donated their unused stores of food and water to both their own laid off employees and various charities, which, in turn, are innovating to get it to those most in need. The following is a summary of what’s available as of March 26, 2020.

 

HEALTHCARE, MEDICINE, AND WELLNESS

  • What kinds of tests are there, and where are they available locally? And maybe more importantly, who can — and should — get tested? This regularly updated list shows viral testing sites in Southern Nevada. 
  • How do you care for someone in your home who is sick? David Weismiller, a family physician and professor in the UNLV School of Medicine’s department of family and community medicine, has some advice: protect yourself, keep others away, and don’t stop washing your hands.
  • Does your health insurance cover testing and treatment for COVID-19? Insurance can be tricky… full of exceptions and terms that can allow some insurers to skirt the law. So, what is and isn't covered by your insurance when it comes to COVID-19? 

 

PARENTING/EDUCATION

  • And you thought summer vacation was bad… At least then you could take your kids to the pool or play dates! Being shut inside the house with them 24/7 and having the expectation that at least some of their time will be spent constructively is a new experience for most parents. Fortunately, many agencies and community groups offer resources to help.
     

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • What should the thousands of workers, who are being laid off due to the COVID-19 crisis, do? Here is some guidance from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
     
  • The day after Governor Steve Sisolak’s order to close non-essential businesses, March 18, brought the promise of several programs to help families that might be affected by those closures and their resulting layoffs. Two nonprofit programs offer both assistance to those in need and opportunities for those who want to help to donate and volunteer, while the federal government’s Families First bill covers everything from free COVID-19 testing to worker relief.
     
  • UNLV Law Professor Ruben Garcia, who co-directs the William S. Boyd School of Law’s Workplace Program, offers this practical, step-by-step guide to making the best of a difficult situation for workers who have been laid off.
     

UTILITIES

  • Three municipal water districts, Southwest Gas, and NV Energy have all pledged to work with customers on flexible repayment options and suspend service disconnections for the foreseeable future. All are encouraging customers to reach them by phone or online, as lobbies close to the public. Details and contact information for each of the utilities are included in this story.

 

VOLUNTEER/DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

  • Hundreds of thousands of Nevadans are out of work due to the business shutdown mandated to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. That’s on top of the huge number of families who were already at risk of hunger and homelessness before the pandemic. Those looking to donate or volunteer can start with these opportunities.

 

Below are links to the latest national stories from NPR, as well as local stories from KNPR newscasts and KNPR's State of Nevada.

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Does A New Sex Revolution Beckon As The Pandemic Wanes?

Apr 16, 2021

Thirteen months of social distancing and masks, and it’s no wonder people are having less sex.  

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Full Re-Openings June 1 Concern Washoe County Health Officer

Apr 15, 2021

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Washoe County's health district officer fears the governor's new push to fully reopen businesses statewide by June 1 will accelerate a recent rise in COVID-19 cases.

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UFC Plans Full Vegas Crowd In July At Poirier-McGregor Fight

Apr 15, 2021

The UFC intends to welcome a capacity crowd at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena on July 10 when Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor fight for the third time.

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Sisolak Criticized For Wading Into Local Reopening Decisions

Apr 15, 2021

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak faces criticism from political opponents who claim he is trying to take credit for moves to reopen Nevada that he previously promised to delegate to counties.

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1 Nevadan Among Cases Of Serious Reaction To J&J Vaccine

Apr 15, 2021

RENO, Nev. (AP) — State health officials said they learned Wednesday that a Nevadan was one of the six people nationally who have reported serious reactions to Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine.

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Nevada Sets June Opening, Official Asks: 'What Happens If?'

Apr 15, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak's June 1 date for fully reopening Nevada drew a rapid response to reopen legal brothels in one county — and a blunt question to the state's COVID-19 Task Force about cause and effect.

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Experts: J&J Pause Shouldn't Affect Nevada Vaccination Push

Apr 14, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada has stopped using Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine while federal authorities investigate reports of some people in other states experiencing serious reactions, including blood clots.

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Sisolak Wades Into Reopening After Giving Counties Control

Apr 14, 2021

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak says he's confident that all of Nevada will be able to reopen on June 1.

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Nevada Joins States Pausing Use Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Apr 13, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada suspended use of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines on Tuesday while federal authorities investigate reports of people experiencing serious reactions including blood clots.

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Nevada Reports No New COVID-19 Deaths For 2nd Straight Day

Apr 13, 2021

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Health officials in Nevada reported no new deaths attributable to COVID-19 on Monday, for a second straight day, and said a two-week measure of the percentage of people tested and found to be infected remained steady at 5%.

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Las Vegas' Entertainment Industry Begins To Re-emerge In Earnest

Apr 13, 2021

With COVID-19 infections rates below 5 percent, the most restricted of the local industries is beginning to re-emerge.

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Clark County's Budget Shows Signs Of Recovery

Apr 13, 2021

When tourists stopped coming to Nevada due to the pandemic, budgets started drying up.  

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Nevada Reports 320 New COVID-19 Cases, No Additional Deaths

Apr 12, 2021

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Health officials in Nevada on Sunday reported 320 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths.

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Rural Nevada County Moves To Shed Masks, Virus Crowd Limits

Apr 09, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A rural southern Nevada county could step ahead of the state in a bid to lift mask mandates and business capacity limits that were enacted as pandemic prevention measures.

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The Ethics Behind Vaccinating Children For COVID-19

Apr 08, 2021

Pfizer announced last week that its COVID-19 vaccine is 100 percent effective in kids ages 12 through 15.

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Are Vaccinations Keeping COVID-19 Infection Numbers Down In Nevada?

Apr 08, 2021

As COVID-19 cases surge across the northern and eastern part of the country, Nevada’s numbers look good in comparison. 

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Caesars Adds More Worker Shot Clinics After Regulatory Call

Apr 07, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A big casino company is expanding employee coronavirus vaccination clinics to more of its Las Vegas properties, days after state regulators prodded employers to make it easier for workers to get shots.

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Las Vegas Providers Move To Implement Wider Vaccine Eligibility

Apr 02, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health care agencies and providers in metro Las Vegas are moving to implement Nevada's previously announced decision to increase age-based eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to include people 16 or older.

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On-Site Vaccine Shots Offered To More Las Vegas Casino Workers

Apr 02, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Another Las Vegas casino operator says it will offer on-site coronavirus vaccinations to hospitality workers.

Station Casinos said Thursday it will host clinics starting Tuesday at six of its properties in Las Vegas and suburban Henderson.

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Vaccinated, Now What?

Mar 24, 2021

 

Nevada is quickly moving towards full vaccination. About a quarter of us have received one dose of the vaccine. Close to 14 percent are fully vaccinated.   

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Las Vegas Sees Weekend Crowds Arrive For Basketball, Spring

Mar 23, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Crowds in Las Vegas during the weekend stirred talk Monday about a coronavirus pandemic recovery arriving along with college basketball fans, spring breakers and pool partiers.

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Nevada Reports 227 New COVID-19 Cases And 1 Additional Death

Mar 22, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health officials in Nevada on Sunday reported 227 new confirmed COVID-19 cases with one more death.

The latest numbers increased the state's pandemic totals to 301,178 cases and 5,172 known deaths, according to the state's coronavirus dashboard.

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Nevada Expected To Update Vaccine Eligibility Timeline

Mar 17, 2021

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak is expected to announce a timeline to make vaccines available to those who are not yet eligible in Nevada at a Wednesday evening news conference.

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Newest Nevada Vaccine Group Can Self-Report Health Condition

Mar 17, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada health officials say people age 55 and older can self-report to their pharmacists any underlying health conditions that make them eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

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Capacities Up To 50% In Nevada As Coronavirus Cases Decline

Mar 16, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — As customer capacity increased to 50% at casinos, businesses and restaurants, Nevada health officials are beginning to give back to counties oversight of coronavirus prevention measures.

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How Has A Year Of COVID Changed Nevadans?

Mar 16, 2021

This week marks the anniversary of many milestones since COVID-19 hit the state.  

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Reno Area Confirms 1st Case Of Variant That Originated In UK

Mar 15, 2021

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Health officials have confirmed northern Nevada's first case of a COVID-19 variant that was first detected in the United Kingdom.

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Nevada Reports 222 Additional COVID-19 Cases, 1 More Death

Mar 15, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health officials in Nevada on Sunday reported 222 additional COVID-19 cases and one more death.

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Nevada Governor Gets COVID-19 Vaccine Beside Grocery Workers

Mar 12, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada's governor got a coronavirus vaccination along with grocery workers at a Las Vegas-area supermarket.

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Las Vegas Casino, Hospitality Workers Can Get Vaccinations

Mar 12, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Workers in the key Las Vegas restaurant, hospitality and casino sectors can now get a coronavirus vaccination.

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Officials: Some Vaccination Slots Going Unused In Las Vegas Area

Mar 11, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Coronavirus management officials are acknowledging that some appointment slots are going unused in Las Vegas and that more doses are available than are being administered at the area's two biggest vaccination sites.

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Recovery Bill Has $4B For Nevada Cities, Counties, Schools

Mar 11, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The $1.9 trillion economic recovery package approved by Congress includes about $4 billion for Nevada, with funds for the state, counties, cities, schools and transportation.

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Nevada Universities Plan To Offer In-Person Classes In Fall

Mar 10, 2021

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The University of Nevada, Reno says it will offer primarily in-person classes and student services when the fall semester starts in August.

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Forecaster Sees Las Vegas Rebound

Mar 10, 2021

An economic forecaster says Las Vegas stands to bounce back after the pandemic because the national economy and financial system were not damaged in the ways they were during the Great Recession.

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Nevada Governor Bets On Safety As Others Lift Virus Rules

Mar 09, 2021

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — One year into the pandemic, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak is still attempting to strike the right balance between keeping the state's tourism industry afloat while also containing the coronavirus.

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Nevada COVID-19 Vaccinations Rise To 1 In 6 People Statewide

Mar 09, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada health officials are reporting about 1 in 6 people statewide has received at least a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine since shots became available in mid-December.

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Nevada Adjusts Distance Rules, Las Vegas Shows To Return

Mar 08, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed an emergency order adjusting the minimum distance between performers and audience members that previously challenged the return of productions in Las Vegas.

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Nevada Reports 230 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 1 More Death

Mar 08, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health officials in Nevada on Sunday reported 230 more confirmed COVID-19 cases and one additional death.

The latest figures raised the state's pandemic totals to 296,190 cases and 5,037 known deaths.

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Nevada Confirms 5,000th COVID-19 Death, But Trends Improving

Mar 05, 2021

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak has ordered flags lowered to half-staff in recognition of another somber coronavirus milestone.

State officials Thursday confirmed Nevada's 5,000th COVID-19 death since the pandemic began a year ago.

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Nevada Health Insurance Exchange Reopens As Pandemic Drags On

Mar 04, 2021

In the face of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, President Joe Biden reopened enrollment in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges.

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Nevada Expecting To Get 24K Doses Of J&J Vaccine This Week

Mar 02, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada expects to get 24,000 doses of the newly authorized Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine this week, but state officials have not yet detailed whether the single-shot vaccine will be targeted for use in any particular community.

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Anti-Restriction Counties Prep To Manage Own Virus Rules

Mar 02, 2021

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada officials are preparing to cede decision-making power over the state's coronavirus measures to county officials.

In the five rural counties that have passed resolutions condemning the restrictions, it's unclear how much will change.

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Las Vegas-Area Schools Latest To Reopen Among Large US Districts

Mar 01, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — When school bells ring Monday, Las Vegas will become the latest of the nation's largest districts to return kids to classrooms during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Nevada Reports 266 New COVID-19 Cases, No Additional Deaths

Mar 01, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health officials in Nevada on Sunday reported 266 new confirmed COVID-19 cases but no additional deaths.

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What Should CCSD Students Returning To Class Expect?

Feb 26, 2021

It’s the announcement many parents around Clark County have waited for nearly a year to hear.

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Nevada Virus Positivity Rate Drops To Level Seen In October

Feb 25, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Reports of new coronavirus cases in Nevada continued to decline Wednesday, with the state's two-week rolling rate of tests coming back positive dropping to a level not seen since late October.

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Nevada Reports 301 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases And 4 Deaths

Feb 22, 2021

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Health officials in Nevada on Sunday reported 301 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and four more deaths.

That increased the state's pandemic totals to 290,972 cases and 4,872 deaths. Clark County had 242 of the new cases and two of the four deaths.

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What Will American Rescue Plan Do For Nevada? Rep. Dina Titus Explains

Feb 22, 2021

President Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion coronavirus and economic stimulus bill.  

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Nevada Still Awaiting Vaccine Shipment Delayed By Weather

Feb 19, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada is still waiting for a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines that was supposed to arrive this week but was delayed by winter storms blanketing much of the U.S.

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As The Vaccine Rolls Out, New COVID-19 Variants Show Up In Nevada

Feb 19, 2021

Governor Steve Sisolak just announced people 65 years o

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Nevada Resumes High School Sports, Except In Clark County

Feb 18, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak says high school sports regulated by the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association can return to practices and games.

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Nevada Reports 1st Case Of Virus Variant From South Africa

Feb 18, 2021

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials have confirmed the first known case in the state of a coronavirus variant that was first identified in South Africa.

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Second Moderna Vaccine Delayed By Winter Weather

Feb 18, 2021

About 4,000 Las Vegas area residents who are scheduled to receive the second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will have to wait a week longer.

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Three MGM Properties To Return To 24/7 Operation

Feb 18, 2021

MGM Resorts International has announced plans to resume 24-hour, seven-day-a-week operations at three of its Las Vegas resorts, beginning March 3. 

Mandalay Bay, Park MGM and the Mirage have been operating with mid-week closures due to decreased visitor numbers.

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Nevada Expands Vaccine Eligibility To People 65 And Older

Feb 18, 2021

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada has made residents 65 and older eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine beginning next week.

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Vaccine Clinics Open At UNLV, CSN Henderson

Feb 17, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination clinics at UNLV’s main campus and the College of Southern Nevada’s Henderson campus are now taking appointments from members of the public who are in eligible groups.

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Knights To Submit Plan To Allow Fans At T-Mobile Arena

Feb 17, 2021

The Vegas Golden Knights are submitting a plan that would allow fans back at T-Mobile Arena, perhaps as early as their March 1 game.

The plan sent to county and state officials will allow for fans at 20 percent capacity, or about 3,500 people socially distanced.

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Nevada Virus Positivity Rate Drops, State Eases Restrictions

Feb 16, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada health officials have reported 391 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths.

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NHL Adds Game-Day Rapid Testing To Stem COVID-19 Outbreaks

Feb 12, 2021

The NHL is adding game-day rapid tests for players, team personnel and on-ice officials as part of a series of expanded safety protocols in its latest bid to stem potential COVID-19 outbreaks.

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Sisolak Offers Plan To Slowly Loosen COVID-19 Restrictions

Feb 12, 2021

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada plans to gradually loosen its current coronavirus restrictions over the next three months before delegating decisions about business closures to local governments on May 1.

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Nevada Reports Virus Cases, Hospitalizations Trending Down

Feb 09, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada health officials say a measure of new coronavirus cases statewide is trending down, along with hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients.

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Feb 08, 2021

After we control the pandemic, people will gather again. Joe Pine has ideas on how we can prepare.

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Nevada Initiatives Add Oversight To Target Vaccine Inequity

Feb 08, 2021

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada's governor is convening a panel to strengthen oversight to ensure coronavirus vaccines are being distributed in an equitable manner in the state.

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Tackling COVID Vaccine Skepticism In Nevada's Communities Of Color

Feb 08, 2021

Nevada is rolling out the second doses of COVID-19 vaccines to frontline workers and residents over 70 years old.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Disparity Initiative Introduced In Nevada

Feb 05, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada's governor has introduced a new initiative aimed at addressing disparities in the distribution of coronavirus vaccinations in Clark County.

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Nevada Reports Most Common Potential Virus Exposure Sites

Feb 04, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Southern Nevada Health District has released new data that shows where Clark County residents may have been exposed to the coronavirus.

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5 More In Las Vegas Area Reported With UK Coronavirus Variant

Feb 04, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health officials in Las Vegas say five more area residents have been found to have the contagious coronavirus variant first identified in the United Kingdom.

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Health Officials Worry That People Will Reject Vaccinations

Feb 04, 2021

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Demand for coronavirus vaccinations among early priority groups in Nevada has been high, but officials worry that they may encounter resistance as more doses become eligible.

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Pop-up Vaccine Clinic In Laughlin Open Wednesday, Thursday

Feb 03, 2021

A pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic for residents of Laughlin will be held Wednesday and Thursday at the Aquarius Casino Hotel.

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Nevada Says January Was State's Deadliest Pandemic Month

Feb 02, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada has recorded its deadliest month of the coronavirus pandemic in January after reporting eight additional coronavirus deaths over the weekend.

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Nevada Reports 838 New COVID-19 Cases, 8 Deaths Monday

Feb 02, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada reported 838 new cases of COVID-19 and eight deaths from the disease on Monday.

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Medical Community In Rural Elko Credits Teamwork In COVID Fight

Feb 02, 2021

The medical community in remote Elko County — about 400 miles north of Las Vegas — pulled together by necessity during the pandemic.

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Official: Virus Affecting Mental Health Of Students, Staff

Feb 01, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Clark County School District Superintendent Jesus Jara says isolation and stress produced by the COVID-19 pandemic have taken a toll on the mental health of students and staff.

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Nevada Reports 959 New COVID-19 Cases And 6 More Deaths

Feb 01, 2021

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Health officials in Nevada on Sunday reported 959 new COVID-19 cases and six more deaths.

The latest numbers increased the state's totals to 278,308 cases and 4,270 known deaths since the pandemic began.

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Nevada Officials: Jobless Benefits Office Overhaul Complete

Jan 29, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Officials say Nevada's troubled unemployment benefits program has been overhauled, and a "tsunami" of claims spurred by pandemic layoffs have largely been sorted.

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Nevada Awaits Answers From Feds About Low Vaccine Allocation

Jan 28, 2021

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Local Nevada health districts on Thursday are expected to update a state task force on vaccine distribution for the first time since the state started vaccinations against COVID-19 in December.

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Health Officials Blame Short Supply For Slow Vaccine Rollout

Jan 28, 2021

Clark County and the Southern Nevada Health District said a limited supply is hampering efforts to vaccinate people in Southern Nevada.

The county and the health district said as of Wednesday morning more than 107,000 COVID-19 vaccinations had been administered. 

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Las Vegas Convention Center To Offer Second Vaccine Doses

Jan 27, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health officials in Nevada have said that second doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be offered at the Las Vegas Convention Center starting next week.

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Nevada Reports 1st Case Of More Contagious COVID-19 Variant

Jan 26, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada is reporting its first known case of a more contagious variant of COVID-19.

The Nevada State Public Health Laboratory announced Monday the first known case in the state of the strain that first emerged in the United Kingdom last fall.

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Official: Nevada's Virus Vaccine Allotment Is 'Low, Slow'

Jan 25, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada has administered more than 137,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.

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Nevada Reports 1,194 New COVID-19 Cases And 15 More Deaths

Jan 25, 2021

CARSON CITY Nev. (AP) — Health officials in Nevada on Sunday reported 1,194 new COVID-19 cases and 15 more deaths.

The latest figures increased state's pandemic totals to 270,907 cases and 4,026 known deaths.

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Smith's Grocery Stores Offering Coronavirus Vaccinations For People 70 And Older

Jan 22, 2021

People 70 and older can now get their COVID-19 vaccinations at any of the 45 Smith's Food & Drug locations in Nevada.

The stores started administering the Moderna vaccine Wednesday.

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Cashman Center Vaccination Site Closing Temporarily

Jan 22, 2021

The Cashman Center COVID-19 vaccinations site will be closed Friday through Sunday.

Officials say it will resume vaccinations for priority groups next week, by appointment, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

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Clark County, Health District Expand Vaccine Distribution

Jan 14, 2021

Clark County and the Southern Nevada Health District, along with their community partners are expanding efforts to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to prioritized populations of the public based on available vaccine supplies and CDC recommendations.

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Las Vegas Hospital In Capacity Crisis As COVID-19 Cases Soar

Jan 14, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas hospital declared a capacity crisis over the weekend, citing a surge of COVID-19 patients that overfilled its intensive care unit.

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Nevada Points Finger At Federal Government For Vaccine Delay

Jan 12, 2021

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada officials are changing the state's vaccine plan in an effort to speed up the process of getting shots in residents' arms.

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Clark County Braces For More COVID-19 Cases

Jan 12, 2021

Nevada just recorded a record number of COVID-19 deaths: 299 in a week.

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John L. Smith On Nevada's Roll Out Of The Coronavirus Vaccine

Dec 16, 2020

The week began with a sense of hope with the arrival of the first COVID vaccine in the nation. 

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New Moratorium Takes Effect As Evictions Surge

Dec 16, 2020

Governor Steve Sisolak just signed a new eviction moratorium thi

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9th Circuit: Nevada's COVID-19 Church Attendance Cap Illegal

Dec 15, 2020

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of two Nevada churches that say the state's COVID-19 restrictions violate their First Amendment rights.

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Some Nevada Business Leaders Optimistic After Extended Cap

Dec 15, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak's decision to extend the state's coronavirus-related business restrictions until at least Jan. 15 has left some local business leaders mildly optimistic about the future of the industry.

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Trade Show Groups Organize To Fight For Battered Industry's Survival

Dec 14, 2020

With a COVID-19 vaccine on its way to U.S. patients, can business start to slowly get back to normal?

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Hospital Association Says 82% Of Hospital Beds Occupied In The State

Dec 08, 2020

The latest COVID-19 numbers for Nevada include 2,448 new cases with four deaths statewide, according to the Nevada Hospital Association. 

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Nevada Virus Hospitalizations Up 230% Over Past Month

Dec 08, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Officials have reported that the number of people hospitalized in Nevada with COVID-19 has more than doubled over the last month.

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Nevada Reports 2,511 New COVID-19 Cases And 14 More Deaths

Dec 07, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Health officials in Nevada on Sunday reported 2,511 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 14 additional deaths and a record high two-week positivity rate.

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UNLV Professor Tests Sewage For New COVID Strains

Dec 04, 2020

Scientists and public health officials are constantly on

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Henderson Offers Grants For Restaurants Hurt By Pandemic

Dec 02, 2020

The City of Henderson has set up a grant program designed to help restaurants struggling because of the pandemic.

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Nevada Virus Surge Threatens Hospital Capacity Statewide

Dec 01, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials have reported 1,642 new coronavirus cases and eight additional deaths on Monday.

Officials are warning that the statewide surge shows few signs of slowing as the worst month of the pandemic so far is ending.

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Nevada Surpasses 150,000 Virus Cases; Over 2,100 Deaths

Nov 30, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials say the number of confirmed coronavirus cases statewide has surpassed 150,000.

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Las Vegas Woos Remote Workers

Dec 03, 2020

The city of Las Vegas is scouring West Coast tech hubs to pinpoint remote workers amenable to moving to Southern Nevada.

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Clark County Shuts Down Most Buildings To Comply With Gov.'s Restrictions

Nov 24, 2020

Most Clark County buildings will be closed to the public beginning Tuesday.

The county put the closures in place to comply with the pause ordered by Governor Steve Sisolak on Sunday.

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UNLV Lee Business School Prize Awards $250,000 To Virus-Capturing HVAC System

Nov 24, 2020

Two UNLV students and a UC Berkley graduate have created a new way to purify indoor air, which is increasingly important during the coronavirus pandemic.  

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Nevada Governor Tightens Restrictions As Virus Cases Rise

Nov 23, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak announced plans on Sunday to tighten restrictions on businesses as well as both public and private gatherings to contain the spread of the pandemic.

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Nevada Reports Record-High 2,416 COVID-19 Cases Amid Surge

Nov 20, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials reported a record-high 2,416 new coronavirus cases on Thursday and six additional deaths as the virus continues to surge throughout the state.

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Nevada Hospitals Fear COVID-19 Strain Will Decrease Care

Nov 20, 2020

Nevada’s hitting a record number of coronavirus cases almost daily now.

On Thursday, state health officials reported a record-high 2,416 new cases and six additional deaths.  

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Nevada Breaks Coronavirus Hospitalization Record

Nov 19, 2020

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The number of coronavirus hospitalizations in Nevada spiked to its highest since the start of the pandemic as an autumn surge continues to rewrite the state's record book.

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Nevada National Guard's Mission Against COVID-19

Nov 19, 2020

Throughout the past eight months, the Nevada National Guard has been activated to help with the state's response to COVID-19 by building and coordinating testing sites.

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Las Vegas School District To Stick With Remote Learning For Now

Nov 17, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Surging COVID-19 cases in metro Las Vegas have prompted the Clark County School District to postpone consideration of a resumption of partial in-class instruction and to instead continue with remote learning through at least the end of the calendar year.

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Nevada Reports 1,177 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Additional Death

Nov 16, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — After reporting record numbers of new confirmed cases for two consecutive days, Nevada health officials reported 1,177 new COVID-19 cases Sunday with one additional death.

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New Drive-Thru Virus Testing Center To Open At Texas Station

Nov 13, 2020

A new drive-thru testing site at Texas Station opens Friday to help with the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases in Clark County. 

The site is located on the first floor of the resort’s parking garage on the south side of the property, which on Texas Star Lane just off Rancho Drive.

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Shows Return To The Strip

Nov 16, 2020

No aspect of the Strip has been hit harder by the coronavirus pandemic than live shows.

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Is Las Vegas' Golden Age Of Dining Over?

Nov 06, 2020

Local businesses have been majorly impacted by the pandemic, and among the hardest hit are restaurants. 

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Nevada Governor: 'We Are Not Rounding The Corner'

Oct 29, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada's governor is warning residents that officials may need to roll back reopening measures if the coronavirus continues to spread at current rates throughout the state.

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UNLV Will Continue Hybrid Model Of Classes Through Spring Semester

Oct 28, 2020

UNLV will continue with a mix of in-person and distance learning classes for the spring semester.

On Monday, the university announced it hopes to make more classes in-person, but all courses with an expected enrollment of 50 or more pupils will be held remotely.

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Health Exchange Opens Enrollment With New Customers Expected

Oct 29, 2020

Job losses associated with the pandemic stripped many Nevadans of their health insurance, forcing them to purchase their own policies.

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Nevada To Vaccinate Frontline Medical Workers First

Oct 27, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada's governor said that frontline medical workers would be the first to receive the coronavirus vaccine once one is approved.

Gov. Steve Sisolak said Monday that the state is prepared to distribute a vaccine as soon as it's available.

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Nevada Reports 891 New Coronavirus Cases And 5 More Deaths

Oct 26, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials on Sunday reported nearly 900 new COVID-19 cases with five additional deaths.

The 891 additional cases increased the state's totals to 95,703 cases and 1,748 deaths.

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High COVID Numbers Force UNR Classes Back Online

Oct 21, 2020

When COVID-19 arrived in Nevada, schools and universities around the state had to adjust their normal operations practically overnight.

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MGM Resorts Says 7 Live Shows Will Return To Its Properties

Oct 20, 2020

MGM Resorts has announced that seven shows at its properties will return beginning Nov. 6.

On Tuesday, the resort company said Carrot Top, David Copperfield, and The Australian Bee Gees Show will be among the shows that will return.

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Nevada Plans No Immediate Changes As COVID-19 Cases Spike

Oct 20, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The rate of coronavirus infections is steadily rising in Nevada, but state officials have no plans to reimplement restrictions to curb the spread of the virus.

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Application Process Underway For State Pandemic Business Grants

Oct 20, 2020

Nevada small businesses needing financial assistance because of the pandemic can now get it from the state of Nevada.

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Thousands Of Nevadans Ineligible For PUA Payments

Oct 16, 2020

Tens of thousands of Nevadans who applied for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance will be told over the next few weeks they won’t receive aid.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation says nearly 217,500 notices will be sent over the next three weeks.

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City Of Las Vegas Announces Reopening Of Playgrounds

Oct 16, 2020

The city of Las Vegas says its playgrounds have reopened, with precautions in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Signs are being installed at all city parks to indicate maximum occupancy for each playground, along with the safety rules.

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Halloween Canceled At Nevada Governor's Mansion Over Virus

Oct 15, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Trick-or-treating has been canceled this year at the Nevada governor's mansion due to the pandemic, and state health officials are advising people marking Halloween and Día de los Muertos to avoid large gatherings.

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UNR Suspending In-Class Instruction, Most On-Campus Housing

Oct 09, 2020

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A recent spike in COVID-19 cases at the University of Nevada, Reno is prompting the school to suspend all in-class instruction effective Nov. 30.

UNR officials also are telling most students not to return to residence halls after Thanksgiving.

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Nevada Loosens 'Elevated Risk' Definition For Counties

Oct 09, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada's coronavirus task force voted Thursday to relax criteria for testing and positivity rates that counties must achieve to avoid being flagged as "elevated risk."

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North Las Vegas Offers Help To Families Struggling Because Of Pandemic

Oct 08, 2020

A new program in North Las Vegas aims to help residents struggling financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Nevada Governor Negative For COVID-19 After Staffer Positive

Oct 08, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has tested negative for coronavirus in Las Vegas a day after a positive COVID-19 test came back for one of his staff members working at his office in the Capitol in Carson City.

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Nevada Governor's Staff Member Tests Positive For COVID-19

Oct 07, 2020

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak will be tested for coronavirus and work out of his Las Vegas office indefinitely after a positive COVID-19 test was confirmed for one of his staff members working at his office in the state Capitol in Carson City.

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Southern Nevada Labor Unions Rally For Right To Return To Work

Oct 07, 2020

COVID-19 forced thousands of hospitality employees out of work and many are still waiting to see if - or when - they will return.  

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Nevada Officials Complain About Governor's Virus Directives

Oct 06, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health officials in Nevada's two largest counties say they have been shut out of the governor's decisions regarding the coronavirus pandemic.

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Will COVID-19 Kill Smoking In Casinos?

Oct 06, 2020

From the cigarette-inhaling poker player to the cigar-chomping high roller, smoking while gambling has been part of Neva

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Retiring Nevada State President Gets Bumpy 'Ride Into The Sunset'

Oct 05, 2020

The pandemic turned Bart Patterson’s victory lap into the busiest year of his tenure as president of Nevada State College.

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Nevada County Health Officer Against Eased Cap On Gatherings

Oct 01, 2020

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A day after Gov.

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Nevada To Loosen Cap On Conventions, Concerts And Churches

Sep 29, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak announced on Tuesday that Nevada would lift the 50-person cap on public and private gatherings on Oct. 1 to help facilitate the return of large events that power the state's economy.

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MGM Resorts Outlines Conference Health Screening Option

Sep 29, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino giant MGM Resorts International said it's teaming with a firm that provided COVID-19 screenings for the National Hockey League playoffs and a health care provider for high-volume events in an optional conference attendee safety plan at its U.S.

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For Seniors, Hiding From COVID-19 Opens Door To Mental Health Issues

Sep 29, 2020

Many Nevada seniors have isolated themselves to avoid the coronavirus and stay well during the pandemic.

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Nevada Reports 373 New Coronavirus Cases With 3 More Deaths

Sep 28, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Health officials on Sunday reported 373 new positive coronavirus cases in Nevada along with three additional deaths.

That increases the statewide totals to 78,728 cases and 1,585 known deaths since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

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Nevada Mulls Data Reporting As Rapid Tests Grow More Common

Sep 23, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Since the start of the pandemic, Nevada has relied heavily on molecular tests to gauge the spread of the coronavirus.

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Nevada Reports 385 New Coronavirus Cases With 3 More Deaths

Sep 21, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — State health officials on Sunday reported 385 new positive COVID-19 cases in Nevada along with three additional deaths. That increases the statewide totals to 75,804 cases and 1,531 deaths since the pandemic began.

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Health Officials Urge Flu Shots As 'Twindemic' Fears Loom

Sep 18, 2020

Nevadans have spent the last six months worrying about COVID

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Nevada COVID-19 Panel OKs Reopening Bars In Las Vegas, Elko

Sep 17, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bars in and around Las Vegas can reopen after this weekend with limited capacity, distance between customers and facial coverings.

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Las Vegas Resort Tallies 548 Positive COVID-19 Tests In Workers

Sep 17, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — One Las Vegas Strip casino owner says it tallied 548 positive tests for COVID-19 among its 12,000 employees since May.

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Navajo Nation Reports 18 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 More Deaths

Sep 17, 2020

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Navajo Nation health officials on Wednesday reported 18 new confirmed cases of coronavirus with two additional deaths.

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Nevada Adds More Jobs, Jobless Rate Now At 13.2%

Sep 17, 2020

The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation says Nevada's unemployment rate was 13.2% in August, down from July’s 14%, with 6,500 jobs added in the state.

However, Nevada has lost 133,600 jobs when compared to August 2019.

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State's COVID-19 Response Director Warns Of Possible Spike In Cases

Sep 16, 2020

Nevada's COVID-19 response director says there could be a jump in COVID-19 cases in Nevada.

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Nevada Lawmakers Fund Teacher Testing Plan As Schools Reopen

Sep 15, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers allocated $6.2 million in federal relief dollars to a program that will test thousands of teachers across the state as they return to classrooms for in-person instruction.

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Nevada Officials Project COVID-19 Uptick From Trump Rallies

Sep 15, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials say they expect to see an uptick in new coronavirus cases after President Donald Trump held rallies in the state over the weekend.

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Henderson Fines Trump Rally Venue $3,000 In COVID-19 Flap

Sep 15, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada city where President Donald Trump held an indoor Republican campaign rally is fining the venue owner $3,000 for violating coronavirus prevention requirements imposed by the state's Democratic governor.

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Were Low Room Rates To Blame For A Wild Labor Day Weekend?

Sep 15, 2020

Judging from social media last week, Las Vegas was one of the most dangerous places to be. 

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Nevada Reports 317 New Coronavirus Cases And 3 More Deaths

Sep 14, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Health officials in Nevada have reported 317 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths.

The latest numbers released Sunday increased the statewide totals to 73,537 cases and 1,452 known deaths.

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CCSD Expands Free Meal Program

Sep 11, 2020

The Clark County School District is now able to provide free meals to all children between the ages of two and 18 after the Department of Agriculture approved a waiver the district had requested.

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Pandemic Adding To Depression, Challenges Of Suicide Prevention

Sep 08, 2020

Nevada had one of the highest suicide rates in the country, and that was before the pandemic.

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Official: Nevada 'COVID Trace' Should Pair With Google-Apple

Sep 03, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — State officials say a coronavirus contact tracing app launched last week should work well with a similar tool that Google and Apple are rolling out to alert people who might have been exposed to COVID-19.

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Elko County Bars, Taverns Won't Be Allowed To Reopen

Aug 28, 2020

Elko County will not yet be allowed to open its bars under a new mitigation action plan approved by the state’s COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force on Thursday. 

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Washoe County Man Contracts Coronavirus Twice

Aug 28, 2020

A Washoe County resident has become the first person in the United States to contract the coronavirus twice. 

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Nevada To Expand, Speed Up Coronavirus Testing

Aug 27, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Health officials announced plans on Wednesday to expand coronavirus testing capacity in both northern and southern Nevada.

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Nevada To Seek $300 Weekly Jobless Aid, Won't Add $100

Aug 26, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada is making plans to funnel $300 a week in federal coronavirus pandemic relief funds to out-of-work state residents.

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Is The Strip In Danger of Super-Spreading Covid-19? A Contact Tracing App May Be The Answer

Aug 26, 2020

Five months into the pandemic and we’re still figuring out how to stem the spread of COVID-19. 

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Contact Tracing Smartphone App Now Available

Aug 25, 2020

The COVID Trace Nevada smartphone app is now up and running.

It will alert users that they may have come in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. 

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Nevada Reports 532 New Coronavirus Cases, But No More Deaths

Aug 24, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials have reported 532 new confirmed COVID-19 cases but no additional deaths as of Sunday.

The latest numbers increase the state's totals in the coronavirus outbreak to 65,601 cases while the death toll remains at 1,197.

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Southern Nevadans Struggle With Food Insecurity Now More Than Ever

Aug 24, 2020

Every Thursday,  Trinity United Methodist Church hosts its weekly food pantry. A location that typically serves a little more than 100 community members has been seeing almost double that number amidst COVID-19

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SBA Admin Is 'Anxious' For Congress To Make A Deal, Too

Aug 24, 2020

By all measures, Nevada is one of the hardest-hit states in the current pandemic and related economic downturn. Many of the state's small businesses are closing or hanging on by a thread.

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Procession Honors Las Vegas Police Officer After COVID-19 Death

Aug 19, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police marked the death from complications of COVID-19 of a veteran officer who headed a program supporting families of officers hurt or killed in the line of duty.

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As Protections Expire, Las Vegas Faces Potential Eviction Crisis

Aug 18, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Researchers say Las Vegas is facing a potential evictions crisis as residents struggle to make rent amid the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Nevada Reaches Grim Milestone: More Than 1,000 People Dead From COVID-19

Aug 13, 2020

The state of Nevada reached a grim milestone Thursday when it was reported that more than 1,000 people have died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

Gov. Steve Sioslak issued a statement to recognize those who died and their families.

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Nevada Tops 58,000 COVID-19 Cases, Approaches 1,000 Deaths

Aug 13, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada is reaching somber coronavirus milestones, topping 58,000 confirmed cases since the pandemic began and approaching 1,000 deaths. 

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COVID-19's Mental Health Impacts Could Drive Electoral Change

Aug 13, 2020

Two recent surveys show the impact of COVID-19 on mental health – and how that might play out in the November election.

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Nevada Sees Lowest Daily Rise In New Virus Cases In A Month

Aug 12, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada health officials reported the lowest daily increase of new coronavirus cases statewide in more than a month, and 18 additional deaths.

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To Track The Next Coronavirus Outbreak, Western States Look To The Sewers

Aug 11, 2020

Tracking coronavirus pandemic could soon be a bit easier because of one simple fact: everyone poops.

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Nevada Reports 811 New Coronavirus Cases And 8 More Deaths

Aug 10, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health officials in Nevada have reported 811 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide and eight additional deaths.

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Clark County Bans Housing Discrimination For Renters Getting Assistance

Aug 05, 2020

The Clark County Commission passed an emergency ordinance banning housing discrimination if someone is getting rental assistance from the state because of the coronavirus.

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COVID-19 Testing: Who Needs It?

Aug 06, 2020

The last week of July, more than a dozen travel executives, including the president and COO of the Venetian and Palazzo

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Special Session Grapples With Looming Wave Of Evictions

Aug 04, 2020

Lawmakers approved a bill Monday night that would pause eviction proceedings for 30 days, so tenants and landlords have the chance to settle out of court.

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Virus Testing At UNLV To Move To Thomas & Mack

Jul 31, 2020

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing in UNLV’s Tropicana Avenue parking garage will end Friday.

Starting the second week of August, testing will be done inside the Thomas & Mack Center in the Strip View Pavilion, according to Clark County.

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Reopened Nevada Casinos Report Winnings Down 45.5% In June

Jul 29, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gambling and travel have been slow to recover since Nevada casinos began reopening June 4 according to monthly reports showing Las Vegas airport passenger numbers down nearly 77% compared with a year ago and a key casino house winnings index down 45.5%.

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Is The Pandemic Causing A Las Vegas Housing Market Boom Or Bubble?

Jul 29, 2020

Developers are seeing record sales of homes in Las Vegas and home prices hit an all-time high in June because of a surge in resales.

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Las Vegas Little Theatre Finds A New Performance Space With 'Quarantine Monologues'

Jul 31, 2020

The pandemic has hit the performing arts particularly hard.

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Unemployment Claims In Nevada Climb For Fourth Straight Week

Jul 24, 2020

The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation reports another increase in claims for initial unemployment benefits.

DETR says 15,548 people filed for benefits for the week ending July 18. That is up 6.0 percent compared to last week’s total of 14,666. 

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Nevada Surpasses 40,000 Cases Of Coronavirus

Jul 24, 2020

Nevada surpassed 40,000 cases of coronavirus on Friday.

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Washoe County Health Official Recommends No In-Person Schooling For Students

Jul 24, 2020

Washoe County’s district health officer has told Board of Health officials that students should not return to schools due to what he called “a high potential for increased spread of COVID-19. 

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UMC Asks Only People With Symptoms, Exposure Get Tested For Coronavirus

Jul 24, 2020

University Medical Center is now asking members of the public without COVID-19 symptoms, or exposure to a confirmed case of the disease, not to make an appointment at one of its large drive-thru testing sites. 

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Aug 01, 2020

Doctors, specialists, and medical students share the sometimes difficult lessons they’ve learned in the age of COVID-19.

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Ode: The Soaker

Aug 01, 2020

In praise of the cheapo kiddie pool.

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Wynn Resorts Announces Employee Furloughs

Jul 23, 2020

Wynn Resorts will place some of its workers on furlough beginning this week.

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Nevada Reports 28 Additional Deaths From Coronavirus

Jul 22, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada reported 28 additional COVID-19-related deaths Tuesday, the highest single-day total since the start of the pandemic, bringing the total to 676 deaths.

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As $600 Benefit Ends, What Will Happen To Nevada's Unemployed?

Jul 22, 2020

This was the last week Nevadans will get an extra $600 per week in unemployment benefits from the federal government.

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Friendships Strained Over Differences In Views On Masks, Social Distancing

Jul 22, 2020

The pandemic has thrown a wrench into every aspect of our lives, whether it’s work, family, relationships with the people we live with, and of course, friendships. 

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New Nevada PAC Fights Masks

Jul 21, 2020

Nevada is now squarely in the crosshairs of COVID-19.

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COVID Patients Fill Las Vegas ICUs

Jul 20, 2020

Southern Nevada hospitals are filling with COVID-19 patients, and intensive care unit occupancy is rising fast.

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In Nevada, More Patients Hearing, ‘The Doctor Will Zoom You Now’

Jul 21, 2020

Telemedicine got a shot in the arm from the pandemic.

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Nevada On White House 'Hot Zone' List For Coronavirus

Jul 17, 2020

Nevada is one of 18 states White House officials consider to be in the “red zone” for COVID-19 cases.

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Southern Hills Hospitals Restricting Most Visitors Over Virus Concerns

Jul 16, 2020

Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas is again restricting visitor access because of the surge of COVID-19 cases in the valley.

The restrictions allow visitors in certain circumstances, but no one under 18.

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How Will Budget Cuts Impact Rural, Urban Communities?

Jul 16, 2020

Lawmakers are meeting again for the eighth day of the special session in Carson City.

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The Toll On Teens: Mental Health Experts Say Pandemic Causing Uptick In Depression, Suicides

Jul 16, 2020

Disrupted routines. Separation from friends. Worry about world events. 

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Lawmakers Request Federal Aid, Drop Clark County Education Bill In Special Session

Jul 15, 2020

Lawmakers will meet in Carson City this morning for the seventh day of the special session.

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As Pandemic Wears On In Nevada, Food Insecurity Worries Grow

Jul 17, 2020

With a quarter of the workforce unemployed and lives disru

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Special Session Stalls As COVID-19 Cases Mount

Jul 14, 2020

Lawmakers met in Carson City again Monday for the fifth day of a special session. Normally, a special session would be a couple of days at most.

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Nevada Reports 845 Additional COVID-19 Cases, 1 More Death

Jul 13, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Health officials in Nevada have reported 845 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 along with one more known death.

That pushes the totals to 27,683 positive coronavirus cases around the state with 593 known deaths as of Sunday.

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Despite COVID-19 Case, Legislators Return To Special Session

Jul 13, 2020

Dueling protests, big, big cuts in education and Nevada’s mining industry's low-tax status are all

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Will The Strip Shut Down Again?

Jul 13, 2020

Last week Governor Steve Sisolak announced that bars that don’t serve food must revert back to Phase 1 guidelines.

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CCSD School Board Approves Reopening Plan

Jul 10, 2020

Late Thursday night, the Clark County School District school board approved the plan to reopen schools this August.

Under the plan, students will return to school two days a week and distance learn three days a week. There will also be an option to distance learn entirely.

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State Lawmakers Check In About The Special Session

Jul 10, 2020

State lawmakers will meet for the third day of the 31st special session of the Legislature on Friday.

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Nevada Governor Orders Bars Closed Again In Hotspot Counties

Jul 09, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Thursday that Nevada would reimplement restrictions on bars and restaurants in certain counties to prevent further spread of coronavirus due to what he called a "spike" in cases.

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Study: COVID-19 Test Results Undercount Nevada Case Numbers

Jul 09, 2020

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The first coronavirus antibody study conducted in Nevada suggests COVID-19 test results dramatically underestimate the number of people who actually have been infected by the disease.

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The Road to Reopening Houses of Worship

Jul 09, 2020

As COVID-19 infection rates skyrocket, warnings are being reissued to people to social distance, wear masks and go out less. 

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Nevada Businesses, Hospitality Got $4B In Federal Loans

Jul 08, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada business received more than $4 billion in loans under a federal rescue package designed to aid small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Nevada Officials Implore Mask Use In Bid To Stem Coronavirus

Jul 08, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada state and local officials implored people to heed the governor's directive to wear masks and keep safe distances apart, while acknowledging they await a possible increase in coronavirus cases following Independence Day revelry.

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WATCH LIVE: Nevada Legislature Special Session On Budget Shortfall Underway

Jul 08, 2020

Tuesday evening, Gov. Steve Sisolak made the formal proclamation to call the Nevada Legislature into special session. 

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Eviction Moratorium Phase-Out Begins

Jul 08, 2020

The moratorium that Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak put on evictions in late March was only meant to last until the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency.

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Nevada Reports 491 Newly Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 1 Death

Jul 07, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials reported 491 more confirmed cases of coronavirus on Monday and one more known death.

The cumulative number of statewide COVID-19 cases now is 22,909 with 537 known deaths.

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Ely: Remote, Not Out Of The Loop

Jul 07, 2020

Ely sits 240 miles north of Las Vegas, 240 miles west of Salt Lake City, and more than 300 miles east of Reno, making it one of the most remote cities in the Lower 48 states.

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Las Vegas Museums Reopening, Exhibiting Caution In The Process

Jul 06, 2020

Southern Nevada cultural institutions are reopening after the pandemic shutdown, but things are different.

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COVID-19 Infection Rise In Latino Community Spurs Outreach Effort

Jul 06, 2020

COVID-19 has proven to infect people indiscriminately.

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Nevada Casino, Tourism, Airport Data Reflect May Closures

Jul 01, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casinos that were closed through May due to the coronavirus pandemic yielded nearly no tax revenue for Nevada.

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Lessons Learned During Recession Helped Carson City In Pandemic

Jul 01, 2020

The mayor of Carson City first took office during a financial crisis and is leaving during a pandemic.

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Nevada Reports 821 Additional COVID-19 Cases; No New Deaths

Jun 29, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Health officials in Nevada reported 821 additional positive cases of the coronavirus around the state Sunday, but no new deaths.

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Health District Says Coronavirus Cases, Hospitalizations Rising

Jun 26, 2020

Numbers of ICU patients are rising, but they aren’t coming in with symptoms as serious as when the pandemic began. And not as many people seem to be dying each day. 

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Nevada Reports More Than 500 Virus Cases In New Daily High

Jun 25, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada reported more than 500 new cases of the coronavirus on Thursday, the biggest one-day increase yet as cases in the state climb.

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CCSD Proposes In-Person And Remote Learning For When Schools Reopen

Jun 25, 2020

Classes would combine in-person and online instruction when the Clark County School District reopens schools August 24, the Las Vegas Sun reports.

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'It's Going to Take a While': Convention Business Insiders Reflect on Recovery

Jun 25, 2020

The convention industry was one of the earliest to fee

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As Arizona Casinos Close Again, Will The Strip Be Next?

Jun 19, 2020

In Arizona, tribal casinos that opened with COVID-19 restrictions similar to Nevada are reclosing as the virus takes hold again.

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Tiny Carlin Has Avoided COVID-19, But Seen Many Cases Of Kindness

Jun 25, 2020

While Carlin avoided any cases of COVID-19, the coronavirus did bring out the best in the small northeast Nevada community.

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Nevada Small Businesses Face Financial Challenges, Uncertainty In Reopening

Jun 17, 2020

Along with Las Vegas mega-resorts, small businesses are reopening in Nevada.

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Nevada Reports Single Largest Day Increase Of Virus Cases

Jun 16, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada is reporting its single largest day increase of new cases of the coronavirus after the governor announced he would hold off on easing any more restrictions.

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How Safe Is It To Go Back To The Gym?

Jun 24, 2020

Stress-eating. Netflix-bingeing. Wine-chugging. 

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Wary, Hopeful Medical Professionals Starting Careers Amid Pandemic

Jun 16, 2020

Nevada ranks among the least-healthiest states and suffers from a

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Nevada Church Renewing Challenge Of Virus Attendance Cap

Jun 15, 2020

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A rural Nevada church is trying to renew its unsuccessful bid to strike down the state's cap on the size of religious gatherings.

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Nevada Reports 227 Additional COVID-19 Cases; Deaths Up By 1

Jun 15, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada health officials are reporting 227 additional COVID-19 cases and one additional death from the coronavirus outbreak.

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Boulder City's Dam Festivals Postponed Because Of Pandemic

Jun 15, 2020

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With Businesses Open And Large Protests, Does The Health District Fear A Coronavirus Spike?

Jun 11, 2020

As Nevada moves steadily through Phase 2 of reopening, there are still questions about coronavirus transmission, infections, and test reliability. 

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How Are Seniors Coping With Challenges Of The Pandemic?

Jun 12, 2020

From the beginning, experts said that the elderly would be among the most vulnerable to COVID-19. 

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US Judge Upholds Nevada Cap On Church Services

Jun 09, 2020

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal judge in Las Vegas has ruled against two Nevada churches that argue the state's coronavirus-related restrictions on religious gatherings are unconstitutional.

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COVID-19 Cases In Nevada Top 10,000; 444 Deaths Reported

Jun 09, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — State health officials say the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nevada has topped 10,000.

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Mayor Says State's 'One Size Fits All' Pandemic Policies Chafed Rural Elko

Jun 10, 2020

Elko and surrounding Elko County generally fared well during the coronavirus pandemic.

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North Las Vegas Mayor Positive About Economy, Police Relations

Jun 08, 2020

North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee says his city is ready to focus on economic growth as it emerges from the pandemic lockdown.

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Back In Business: Las Vegas Casinos Reopen

Jun 05, 2020

After a 78-day absence, Las Vegas casinos have reopened their doors to sizable crowds of visitors longing to put a dollar in a slot machine or have a drink at the bar.

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More Than 1 Month Of Declining Coronavirus Rates In Nevada

Jun 04, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada has seen more than a month of declining rates of coronavirus-related hospitalizations and positive tests for COVID-19, Gov. Steve Sisolak said Thursday.

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Las Vegas Reopening From Coronavirus Casino Closure

Jun 04, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The coronavirus casino closure is ending, with cards to be dealt, dice to roll and slot jackpots to win starting Thursday in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada.

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Clark County Approves Aid For Small Businesses Hurt By Shutdown

Jun 02, 2020

The Clark County Commission approved creating three grant programs to help small businesses impacted by the shutdown put in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

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Nevada Now Past 8,600 Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19

Jun 01, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials are reporting the state's total number of COVID-19 cases is now past 8,600.

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Rural Humboldt County Suffered High Coronavirus Infection Rate

Jun 09, 2020

The highest coronavirus infection rate in Nevada is found far away from the big cities of Las Vegas and Reno.

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Legislative Panel To Decide Where $836 Million In Relief Funds Go

Jun 04, 2020

With nearly $1 billion dollars and maybe Nevada’s future at stake, a new legislative panel will decide how to spend federal pandemic relief money.

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SNHD: Death Toll Shows Coronavirus Deadlier Than Seasonal Flu

May 29, 2020

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As Nevada’s Unemployment Skyrockets, So Do Mortgage Forbearance

May 28, 2020

As part of a $2 trillion federal aid package, the federal government is making it easier for struggling homeowners to get mortgage relief from lenders.

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Casino Shutdown Batters Town, Forces Mayor To The Food Bank

May 28, 2020

West Wendover Mayor Daniel Corona visited the local food bank recently, but not for a photo op. He was there to get something to eat.

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Nevada Gaming Industry Expected To Reopen By June 4

May 27, 2020

Nevada’s two-month casino shutdown is over.

Governor Steve Sisolak gave the green light Tuesday allowing casinos to reopen on June 4.

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Gov. Sisolak Announces Nevada Will Enter Phase 2 Of Reopening May 29

May 26, 2020

Gov. Steve Sisolak released a prepared statement Tuesday announcing the state will enter Phase 2 of reopening Friday, May 29.

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Gov. Sisolak Cancels In-Person News Conference Over Virus Exposure Concerns

May 26, 2020

Gov. Steve Sisolak has canceled his in-person news conference planned for Tuesday evening out of an abundance of caution after a possible exposure to the coronavirus, his office announced Tuesday afternoon.

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Nevada Regulatory Panel Refining Rules For Reopening Casinos

May 26, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada gambling regulators may require the state's shuttered casinos to test all front-line resort workers for COVID-19, plan to isolate infected visitors and take other steps to slow the coronavirus spread.

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Gov. Sisolak To Provide Phase 2 Reopening Details Tuesday

May 26, 2020

Governor Steve Sisolak will hold a press conference Tuesday to provide details on the next phase of Nevada’s reopening after coronavirus-related closures.

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Las Vegas City Councilman Working On Reigniting Business

May 26, 2020

A month ago, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman blew up t

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Getting Away: How To Keep Social Distance In Outdoor Recreation

May 22, 2020

To help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, Nevadans have been isolating

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When Will The Show Go On For Las Vegas' Entertainment Venues?

May 26, 2020

The neon is still glowing. The marquees and hotel windows now display messages of hope. 

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Coronavirus Testing To Move From Orleans To UNLV

May 21, 2020

The drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at the Orleans is closing and testing will be shifted to UNLV.

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Fremont Street Reopening Plans Post-Coronavirus

May 21, 2020

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, you could walk along the Freemont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas, and get your picture taken with an Elvis impersonator or maybe a Vegas showgirl.

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Zach Conine Navigates Nevada's Finances Through COVID-19

May 21, 2020

Two years into the job, State Treasurer Zach Conine has seen the state’s finances go from boom to almost bust. 

When the economy was roaring along, state coffers were full.  

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The Stress Of COVID-19 Over 2 Months Takes Its Toll

May 20, 2020

They are going to start testing tens of thousands of casino workers for COVID-19. Casinos want to open in about two weeks.

So some people will get back to work.

But not everyone.

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Where To Get Tested For COVID-19 In Clark County

May 19, 2020
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The Mesquite Rumor Mill

May 26, 2020

The local paper in Mesquite closed in March, an economic victim of the pandemic.

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Military Recruitment Efforts Changing Amidst COVID-19

May 19, 2020

It’s almost a tradition in this country: When the economy tanks, more young people look into the military as a career. 

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Confronting Nevada's Post-Coronavirus Budget

May 19, 2020

So far, Nevada's response to COVID-19 seems to be working. Governor Steve Sisolak issued his emergency order to close nonessential businesses back in March.

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49 New Cases Of Virus In Nevada, No Additional Deaths

May 18, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health officials are reporting 49 new cases of the coronavirus in Nevada and no additional deaths from the virus over the preceding 24 hours.

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Las Vegas Health Officials Ramp Up COVID-19 Contact Tracing

May 18, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health officials in Las Vegas say they've added community disease investigators and have adopted an automated system to use text and email to notify people who may have had contact with people who've tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Nevada State Lab Planning May Start For Virus Antibody Tests

May 18, 2020

LAS VEGAS — The Nevada State Public Health Laboratory plans to begin antibody studies this month to better understand how many people have been infected by the new coronavirus and how many may have some immunity.

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Talking With UMC Doctors On The Front Line Of COVID-19

May 17, 2020

As of May 17, Nevada had just shy of 7,000 cases of coronavirus that led to 350 deaths.

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Unceremonious Graduations

May 15, 2020

One victim of the coronavirus is a rite of passage for thousands of young Nevadans: the high school graduation ceremony.

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Contagious Falsehoods

May 14, 2020

The viral video Plandemic might have been debunked, but its

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Clark County Sees Second Day Of Double-Digit Surge In Coronavirus Cases

May 13, 2020

For the second day in a row, Clark County has seen a double-digit jump in coronavirus cases, according to data from the Southern Nevada Health District.

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Federal Funds Kick In To Extend Nevada Jobless Payments

May 13, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — State officials say federal emergency funds are kicking in to extend unemployment payments for an additional 13 weeks for idled Nevada workers who have exhausted regular benefits.

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Cleanliness, Value Seen As Pathways To Economic Health In Las Vegas

May 13, 2020

During the coronavirus-caused economic downturn, few industries have been hurt more than hospitality.

And few universities send more people into the hospitality industry than UNLV.

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Casino Workers' Union Holds Protest Drive On Las Vegas Strip

May 13, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The casino workers' Culinary Union held a protest drive up the Las Vegas Strip Tuesday evening to call for casino companies to release their reopening plans and to adopt the union's recommended safety protocols.

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John L Smith: How Much Did Politics Influence The Governor's Decision To Reopen?

May 13, 2020

Governor Steve Sisolak allowed Phase 1 of the reopening process to begin on Saturday, allowing restaurants, salons and other non-essential businesses to open.

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Car Dealers, Retail, Small Business See Long Road Ahead in Nevada

May 13, 2020

Representatives of Nevada’s retail, auto dealer, and small-business sectors say they’re preparing for a long, deep slump as the economy reopens following the pandemic.

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Gov. Sisolak Declares Fiscal Emergency

May 11, 2020

Governor Steve Sisolak has declared a state of fiscal emergency because of the strain the coronavirus pandemic has put on Nevada.

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How Are Nevada's Elected Officials Handling The Pandemic?

May 12, 2020

It’s been nearly two months since Governor Steve Sisolak closed non-essential businesses to prevent further spread of th

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Nevada Hospital Association Warns Counties Over Records Release

May 11, 2020

The Nevada Hospital Association is playing hardball with state health officials over the release of daily reports detailing coronavirus activity.

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Poll Shows Fewer High School Seniors Going To College In The Fall

May 11, 2020

COVID-19 has created a lot of uncertainty in higher education for dorm life, tuition and online education.

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In-Person Learning Will Return To Nevada's Colleges, Universities But With Changes

May 11, 2020

Nevada's colleges and universities will be open this summer and fall. In the fall, they’re expecting to have in-person classes.

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3 Individuals, 2 Businesses Sue Governor Over Shutdown Order

May 08, 2020

Governor Steve Sisolak and other state officials face a lawsuit over the stay-at-home directive enacted in March.

KSNV-TV reports the complaint came yesterday from three individuals and two businesses.

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Governor: Restaurants, Stores, Salons Can Reopen Saturday

May 08, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada will begin allowing restaurants, salons and other nonessential businesses to open starting Saturday.

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Pandemic Makes Market Worse For Nevada's Struggling Dairy Farmers

May 08, 2020

For many dairy farms in Nevada, the struggle over low milk prices is real and getting worse.

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Southern Nevada Business Leaders Say Cut Red Tape To Boost Economy

May 08, 2020

Las Vegas Councilman Brian Knudsen says municipal government is all ears when it comes to suggestions on how to get the economy going after the pandemic.

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Phase 1 Of Reopening Starts May 9 Gov. Sisolak Announces

May 07, 2020

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Thursday that Phase 1 of the reopening of the state will begin Saturday, May 9, instead of May 15 as previously stated.

The governor said there would be capacity restrictions on retail outlets and restaurants to maintain social distancing guidelines. 

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Clark County Working On Reopening Plan

May 07, 2020

The Clark County Commission discussed a draft plan to re-open businesses in Southern Nevada after the governor lifts COVID-19-related closure orders.

Director of Community and Economic Development Shawnee Coleman discussed suggested guidelines for business owners at Tuesday’s meeting.

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Officials Suggest Disposable Plates When Restaurants Reopen

May 07, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health officials are giving guidelines to keep people safe once businesses start to reopen in the Las Vegas area.

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Group To Try To Recall Las Vegas Mayor After Virus Comments

May 07, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada group has formed to try to recall the mayor of Las Vegas, who drew condemnation from elected officials and others with her push to reopen casinos and suggestion that her city could serve as a test case to measure the impact of reopening during the corona

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COVID-19 Shutdowns Have Minimal Impact On Water Use

May 07, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has hit Nevada hard.

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Amodei On Coronavirus Response: 'I Don't Need Sayin', I Need Doin''

May 06, 2020

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we've been hearing from members of Nevada's congressional delegation.

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Officials: Nevada Death Toll From Virus Hits At Least 267

May 05, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials are reporting nearly 5,600 COVID-19 cases in the state and at least 267 deaths from the coronavirus outbreak.

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John L. Smith On Rallies To Reopen The Economy

May 05, 2020

Protests calling to reopen the economy in Nevada, and across the country, have grown more animated as the coronavirus pandemic wears on.

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UMC, Clark County Open Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing

May 05, 2020

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered Tuesday and Wednesday at the Orleans.

Clark County and University Medical Center will provide the testing as the first step to expanding testing in the county.

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Sanitized Cards, Chips: Nevada Wants Casinos' Plans To Open

May 05, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Nevada casinos eventually reopen, customer numbers will be cut in half, nightclubs will remain closed, convention groups will be limited and gamblers will have to keep safe distances apart.

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Nevada Businesses Pivot To Survive The Covid-19 Shutdown

May 05, 2020

Businesses throughout the state have been impacted by COVID-19, from lost revenue to layoffs.

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Nevada Reports More Than 5,400 Coronavirus Cases

May 04, 2020

Nevada now has 5,491 positive cases of the coronavirus.

The state also reports 262 people have died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. 

Clark County accounts for 223 of those deaths and 4,411 of those positive cases.

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Dude, Where’s My Check?

Apr 30, 2020

On April 26, an IRS media relations guy named Raphael Tulino sent out a press release titled, “IRS enhances Get My Payment online application to help taxpayers.”

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Restoration Nevada Facebook Group Seeks Ideas To Reboot Economy

May 07, 2020

Longtime Las Vegas attorney Joe Brown had to suspend his monthly ne

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Evictions: What Happens After the Moratorium's Over

May 04, 2020

On March 29, Governor Steve Sisolak signed an 

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Health District Says State Has Made Great Strides In Stopping Virus Spread

Apr 30, 2020

The Southern Nevada Health District’s Community Health Division Director assured residents the state has made great strides in controlling the spread of COVID-19.

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How Couples Are Navigating The Tricky Waters of Coronavirus Isolation

May 01, 2020

“It’s YOUR turn to take the kids outside.”

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Nevada Asked To Stay Home Until May 15; Golf, Tennis Resume

Apr 29, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak is extending his directive asking people to stay at home to limit the spread of coronavirus until May 15, but he will ease restrictions on other outdoor activities and some businesses starting Friday.

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Nevada Closes In On 5,000 Cases Of Coronavirus

Apr 29, 2020

Nevada is closing in 5,000 cases of the coronavirus, according to data from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Right now, there are 4,898 cases of the virus in Nevada, which is up by 93 positive cases since Tuesday. The state reports 230 people have died. 

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Casinos See 39 Percent Plunge In Gaming Win

Apr 29, 2020

The gaming win numbers show what most people expected a massive decrease compared to the same time last year.

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Study Shows Learning Loss From School Closures Could Be 'Significant'

Apr 29, 2020

For a month, 320,000 public school kids in Southern Neva