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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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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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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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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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Six Golden Knights depart on first day of NHL free agency
The expected mass exodus of free agents commenced for the Golden Knights on Monday. All six of Vegas’ unrestricted free agents left the organization to ...
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Analysis: Letting Jonathan Marchessault walk is a failure for the Golden Knights
Vegas was cash-strapped up against the salary cap but could have found a way to keep Marchessault if it was a priority — especially in ...
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Chaparral High School band prepares to shine in National Independence Day Parade
Ahead of a big summer trip to Washington, D.C., this week, Gladiola Jimenez said she was looking forward to seeing the capital’s museums, the Lincoln ...
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Goodbye Marchy: Golden Knights' all-time leading scorer signs with Predators
Within minutes of NHL free agency opening Monday, multiple reports confirmed the 33-year-old forward signed a five-year deal with the Nashville Predators worth …
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Golden Knights select Connelly with 1st-round pick, who brings controversy with him
The Vegas Golden Knights have selected left wing Trevor Connelly with their 19th overall pick in the NHL Draft. From Tustin, California, at 6-foot-1-inch and ...
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Draft recap: Vegas Golden Knights select 6 players; trade away 2
It was a busy weekend for the Vegas Golden Knights at the 2024 NHL Draft at Sphere as it drafted four players and acquired two ...
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Aces defeat Fever, Caitlin Clark in front of largest WNBA crowd in 25 years
The Las Vegas Aces winning streak extended to five games on Tuesday, defeating the Indiana Fever, 88-69, in front of a record-breaking 20,366 fans at ...
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UFC iron man Arlovski back in Las Vegas for one more fight with no plans to stop
The 45-year-old heavyweight originally from Belarus will compete in his 60th professional bout today on the preliminary card of UFC 303 against Martin Buday, a ...
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Las Vegas native Payton Talbott soars as fastest-rising star at UFC 303
Many have compared Talbott’s smooth-moving, electric-striking style to the one employed by the current champion at his weight class, Sean O’Malley ...
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Aces unaffected by expected record crowd for game against Fever, Caitlin Clark
The WNBA might be exploding in popularity in large part because of Caitlin Clark, but the Aces were already thriving with a fervent fan base ...
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Weekend wagers: A bunch of bets including three on UFC 303
The local NHL Draft, which started Friday at Sphere, got everyone thinking about the outlook of the league next year. ...
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UNLV basketball recruit James Evans looking like the ideal wing
Recruiting the high school ranks has become a tricky proposition in the NIL era. Coaches can fill roster holes with veteran transfers from the portal ...
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VP Kamala Harris in Vegas: 'Race will not be decided by one night in June'
Vice President Kamala Harris came to the defense of President Joe Biden during a campaign appearance in Las Vegas on Friday, admitting his debate performance ...
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National Guard program helps Las Vegas teen turn pain into accomplishment
Ayla Lain struggled most of her life with abandonment by her parents, depression and medical issues before attempting suicide last year. She was just 16.
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Should gaming take advantage of the latest developments in cannabis?
What is clear just by walking down Las Vegas Boulevard is that consumers are going to make cannabis a part of their experience either way ...
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Rising costs force CCSD to reassess school rebuilding plans
If the district doesn’t tap the brakes on its current construction campaign, it could run out of money before completing every project it has mapped ...
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RTC harnesses power of AI technology to boost safety on Southern Nevada buses
A child brought a toy gun onto a Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada bus earlier this month. Until recently, officials would likely not have ...
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Golden Knights trade Logan Thompson to Capitals for draft pick
The Vegas Golden Knights gained one more draft pick in this year's NHL Draft than expected, selecting goalie Pavel Moysevich from St. Petersburg SKA of ...
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Golden Knights' 2024-2025 season schedule is here
The Vegas Golden Knights will kick off their eighth campaign on Wednesday Oct. 9 against the Colorado Avalanche at T-Mobile Arena. ...
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UFC 303: Alex Pereira knocks out Jiri Prochazka, eyes historic third title
Pereira debuted in the octagon less than three years ago but has gone 8-1 and captured titles in both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. ...