Coronavirus Strain In Nevada May Be More Contagious
June 11, 2020
The predominant coronavirus strain circulating in Nevada has a mutation that may make it more contagious, UNR scientists have found. Read More
Nevada Watch Posts
Health Experts On How To Minimize COVID-19 Risks As Nevada Gradually Reopens
June 11, 2020
Nevada is more than one week into the second phase of the reopening of the economy after coronavirus closures. Many are venturing out of the safety of home to casinos, churches, work and more. Read More
Las Vegas Hospital Treats Kids With Rare Syndrome Related To COVID-19
June 11, 2020
For more than two weeks, Karen Sombra spent every day and night in a Las Vegas pediatric intensive care unit where her 2½-year-old son was being treated for complications from COVID-19. Read More
Nevada Health Link Added 6,000 In Special Enrollment Period
May 28, 2020
Nevada’s state-run health insurance marketplace added more than 6,000 people during a two-month window for those who lacked coverage but had not signed up during open enrollment last fall, officials said Tuesday. Read More
Nevada Gyms, Bars That Do Not Serve Food Can Reopen Friday
May 28, 2020
More of Nevada’s daily routines will return Friday, with limits, as Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday night the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions, including gatherings for church services and the reopening of more businesses, such as bars and health facilities. Read More
Las Vegas Hospitals Prepared For Casino Reopenings, UMC Chief Says
May 28, 2020
When Las Vegas casinos reopen, the region’s health care infrastructure will be able to handle any potential spikes in COVID-19 cases, University Medical Center CEO Mason VanHouweling said. Read More
U.S. Awards $89.9M To Nevada For Virus Tests, Contact Tracing
May 28, 2020
A federal agency has awarded $89.9 million to Nevada to enhance COVID-19 testing and contact tracing. Read More
Automated Coronavirus Notification System Launched In Nevada County
May 28, 2020
A new system automates notifications for people who have been in close contact with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Clark County, Nevada Read More
Clark County reports 44 new COVID-19 cases as state total nears 8K
May 28, 2020
Clark County recorded 44 additional COVID-19 cases and no new deaths over the preceding day as the hospitalization rate from the disease caused by the new coronavirus continued to decline, according to data posted Tuesday. Read More
UNLV Coronavirus Testing Site Draws 1,200 On 1st Day
May 28, 2020
More than 1,200 coronavirus tests were administered Wednesday during the first day of operations at the new community-based site at UNLV, although lines were “backed up” because many patients arrived without appointments, a Clark County spokeswoman said. Read More