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Southern Nevada officials clarify COVID changes post-public health emergency
COVID-19 vaccines from the federal government “will remain free to everyone regardless of insurance coverage.” After the federal supply is depleted, vaccinations will be covered ...
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Nevada’s experience in COVID testing illustrates lack of ongoing national verification of standards for results
The Sun found a common theme: The scope of the public health crisis created interjurisdictional confusion: city, county, state and federal health officials found themselves ...
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Children as young as 6 months can get COVID vaccine in Vegas this week
The COVID-19 vaccine for infants, toddlers and preschoolers will be made available starting Wednesday through the Southern Nevada Heath District, officials announced today.
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SNHD: Wastewater surveillance dashboard to include COVID-19 concentration data
Four Las Vegas agencies are collaborating on a new wastewater surveillance dashboard to track emerging cases of COVID-19 in Clark County. Led by UNLV ...
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Health care community in Las Vegas working to keep all residents safe from COVID
The institute forms local partnerships to increase vaccine access and education to ensure that all residents can access equal care during the ongoing pandemic.
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Nevada sticking to CDC advice on vaccines for kids, despite Florida’s counterview
Nevada, where about 151,000 children ages 5-17 are fully vaccinated, and its health officials continue to say the best path forward in defending against the ...
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No holds barred: Comment periods at public meetings give platform to outright falsehoods
A commenter waited through three hours of a routine Clark County Commission meeting last week to speak during the public comments portion at the end.
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CCSD is now the country’s largest district with optional mask policy
John Clary stood before Clark County School District trustees and top administrators, a blue KN-95 mask covering his nose and mouth, to tell the officials ...
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Masks fly off Las Vegas casino patrons as governor lifts Nevada’s mandate
Lori Blain was at Paris Las Vegas on Thursday for a convention when word came down that Nevada had lifted its mask mandate. Almost immediately, ...
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Vegas health experts: The pandemic is not over
Even though Gov. Steve Sisolak lifted Nevada’s mask mandate Thursday, the governor and state and national health experts continue to point out the fight against ...
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Nevada governor announces an immediate end to mask mandate
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak today announced an immediate end to the state’s mask mandate, citing a downward trend in coronavirus cases. Masks will no longer ...
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Nevada still working to help hospitals facing staffing issues
It’s unclear how close the state is to providing personnel to relieve coronavirus-fueled critical staffing shortages at Clark County hospitals, officials said today during a ...
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Giveaway of surplus N95 masks to begin as early as today in Las Vegas
In the coming days Nevadans will have increased access to those hard-to-find N95 masks at their local pharmacies as part of the federal government’s push ...
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Why is it better to wear an N95 than a cloth mask right now?
Health experts suggest stepping up protection against the highly contagious omicron variant with stronger masks such as N95s or KN95s.
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Nevada to distribute over 500,000 at-home COVID test kits
Nevada is getting over 500,000 at-home COVID-19 test kits to distribute to residents, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced today. Paid for by federal COVID relief funding, ...
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Tips for staying safe in Las Vegas as the omicron variant spreads
Recent CDC data indicates that 82.4% of Nevada’s recorded cases were of the omicron variant, compared with 17.6% for delta
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Las Vegas hospitals running short on health care workers
The Nevada Hospital Association said Monday that Clark County hospitals were still at “crisis” staffing levels, a designation the association ...
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More than 6,000 COVID cases reported in Las Vegas area
The more than 6,000 cases nearly doubles the record 3,508 positive results from Friday. The health district also today reported 15 deaths.
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SNHD: Get COVID tests at community sites, not emergency rooms
Las Vegas health officials are urging residents seeking COVID-19 testing to make appointments at community locations and not hospital emergency departments.
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Changes to CCSD facility use policy hit youth sports hard
At least one youth sports organizer fears that new Clark County School District facility use rules will price him out of his leagues’ only options ...
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‘It doesn’t have to be this way,’ vice president tells Las Vegas audience about gun violence
Harris asked the crowd of high school students how many of them have had an active-shooter drill. Many raised their hands. “It doesn’t have to ...
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Forget about the glitz and glamour; all Mariah Carey needs to do is to sing her songs
About five songs into the premiere of Mariah Carey’s residency Friday at Park MGM, the first time I had seen the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter-actor-producer perform ...
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Las Vegas companies saving time, money by converting offices instead of constructing them
The Comprehensive Digestive Institute of Nevada’s location in the southeast Las Vegas Valley boasts nearly a dozen exam rooms, a collaborative office space for physicians, ...
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Helping build middle class is Vegas real estate agent's American dream
Nora Aguirre, who was born in Mexico and grew up in North Las Vegas, said she first strayed into the world of real estate because ...
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Clark County's proposed street vendor regulations threaten livelihoods, advocates say
Humberto and Mariana have been selling Latino-inspired street snacks for the past nine years in an east Las Vegas neighborhood near an elementary school off ...
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Fore! Sports and entertainment themed businesses taking Las Vegas by storm
Atomic Golf is the latest in an ongoing trend of sports-entertainment complexes making Las Vegas their home. And more are on their way.
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Column: Affordable housing is a catalyst for sustainable economic growth in Southern Nevada
The need to increase affordable and general housing stock in Nevada is undeniable as we face a severe housing shortage and mounting affordability challenges.
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Q&A: Phish's Trey Anastasio on playing the Sphere in Las Vegas
Phish has been performing for decades, but never has the band played the same show twice. Over the 40 years since the band was formed ...
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Analysis: 5 reasons to believe in the Golden Knights' potential to repeat
Vegas prepares to take on the Dallas Stars in its best-of-seven first-round Western Conference Playoff showdown beginning at 6:30 p.m. Monday on the road. ...
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The Notes: Philanthropy, April 15, 2024
In the Notes: Special Olympics Nevada, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Rebels Give, Interblock, Three Square Food Bank and more ...
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Golden Knights closing in on likely first-round playoff series with Oilers
The Golden Knights moved one step closer to a best-of-seven series with the Oilers starting on the road this weekend or early next week with ...
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Kruger, UNLV diving into transfer portal for reinforcements
The college basketball transfer portal has been open for almost a month, and while news has been slow to trickle out of Maryland Parkway, UNLV ...
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Conor McGregor to return at UFC 303 in Las Vegas
The fight between McGregor and Chandler, a former Bellator champion and UFC top contender, has been in the works for more than a year since ...
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The Biden administration recruits 15 states to help enforce airline consumer laws
The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is ...
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Marc-André Fleury will play one more NHL season; signs extension with Wild
Marc-André Fleury was consistently asked this season about when he would be retiring from the NHL. The legendary goalie ...
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5 positions Raiders could address in the upcoming NFL Draft
Here are the five positions the Raiders are likely to target with their current collection of eight picks in this month's NFL Draft.
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Explore the tranquil hot springs & historic trains of Nye County's Wayne E. Kirch Area
Discover the hot springs of Wayne E. Kirch Wildlife Management Area in Nye County and explore the historic Nevada Northern Railway Museum in Ely for ...
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Reigning champion Aces add four in WNBA Draft
The Las Vegas Aces have their eyes on a championship three-peat, and they added some reinforcements on Monday by selecting four players in the 2024 ...
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Your 2024 Guide to 4/20 in Las Vegas
Explore the best of 4/20 with our 2024 Guide! Check out these discounts from dispensaries in Las Vegas plus a 4/20 pool party.