Clark County and University Medical Center will launch a by appointment-only, drive-thru testing program at the Orleans Hotel & Casino on Tuesday, May 5, and Wednesday, May 6, as an initial step toward expanding the community’s capacity to make COVID-19 testing more widely available to the public.Starting today, the public can schedule an appointment to be … [Read more...] about Drive-Thru COVID-19 Test Site to be Offered as Part of Effort to Re-Open Economy
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Even before COVID-19 pandemic, Nevada’s withered unemployment insurance system struggled to handle workload
By Riley Snyder and Michelle Rindels/The Nevada Independent Cecilia Gonzalez made her first call to Nevada’s unemployment office last Friday at 7:59 a.m., hoping that she might snag an open line the minute the agency opened to resolve a sticking point in her claim about her work history and eligibility. But she would have to make more than 100 attempts over the next two … [Read more...] about Even before COVID-19 pandemic, Nevada’s withered unemployment insurance system struggled to handle workload
77 residents, 66 staff members at facilities across Nevada test positive for COVID-19; 14 deaths reported
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
Free COVID-19 legal service available for low-income Nevadans
Nevada Legal Services (NLS) remains open with staff working remotely to assist with legal issues related to unemployment benefits, SNAP (food stamps), housing assistance, and any other legal issue arising out of the COVID-19 crisis. We provide free information on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, how to apply for unemployment benefits, SNAP, and other government … [Read more...] about Free COVID-19 legal service available for low-income Nevadans