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.
Registered nurses in Nevada and 14 other states are coming together this week to shine a light on what they call a lack of preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic on the part of hospital parent company HCA Healthcare. National Nurses Unite held events Wednesday at multiple HCA hospitals, including MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas. More actions are planned for Thursday.
The athletic departments at UNLV and the University of Nevada, Reno have announced that fans won't be allowed to attend spring sporting events at the two schools for the rest of the season over concerns about the coronavirus.