By Meghan Messerly/The Nevada Independent Nearly 150 residents and staff members in nursing homes, behavioral health centers and correctional facilities across Nevada have tested positive for COVID-19 and 14 have died, according to a new state dashboard released Monday morning. More than half of the cases are spread across more than a dozen skilled nursing … [Read more...] about 77 residents, 66 staff members at facilities across Nevada test positive for COVID-19; 14 deaths reported
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CARES Act Q&A
In light of the recent passage of the CARES Act to help combat the economic and health emergencies caused by coronavirus, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto has put together a set of FAQs to outline how vital provisions of the CARES Act will help Nevadans. This information, made to share with Nevada television and radio stations and public information … [Read more...] about CARES Act Q&A
Take Part in Tele-Town Hall ‘Ask the Medical Experts’ on Tuesday
The public is invited to take part in an “Ask the Medical Experts” Tele-town Hall meeting about the coronavirus on Tuesday, April 14 at 10 a.m. Community members may submit questions in advance via email at [email protected] or via Clark County’s Facebook, Instagram or Twitter social media sites0 Members of the public may also watch or listen to the … [Read more...] about Take Part in Tele-Town Hall ‘Ask the Medical Experts’ on Tuesday
Go Blue to Support Healthcare Workers, First Responders, Everyone on the Front Lines
Southern Nevada leaders are asking residents to help show our support for healthcare workers, first responders and everyone on the front lines of our fight against the coronavirus here by going blue beginning Tuesday, April 7. Residents may show their support by wearing something blue, with special social media posts using the hashtag #VegasGoesBlue, creating … [Read more...] about Go Blue to Support Healthcare Workers, First Responders, Everyone on the Front Lines
Less Vehicle Traffic During COVID-19 Public Health Crisis Yielding Less Air Pollution, Data Suggests
As the nation and world grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, Clark County vehicle traffic has been reduced. With the resort corridor shut down and many locals complying with Gov. Steve Sisolak’s stay-at-home order, Las Vegas Valley roadway traffic is noticeably less crowded. Is that reduction in vehicle emissions having an impact on air quality? Recent data gathered by the … [Read more...] about Less Vehicle Traffic During COVID-19 Public Health Crisis Yielding Less Air Pollution, Data Suggests