Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a travel advisory today, urging visitors to Nevada and residents returning from out of state to self-quarantine for 14 days to help contain the …
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Virus halts work on MSG Sphere project on Las Vegas Strip
Madison Square Garden Co. says it is suspending construction on its MSG Sphere project on the Strip because of the coronavirus outbreak, acknowledging the entertainment …
Cashman Center to house homeless coronavirus patients
Construction started today in downtown Las Vegas on an isolation and quarantine center for homeless people who are suffering from the coronavirus or have been exposed to it, according to city and Clark County officials. The joint city-county complex, …
Las Vegas Sands to donate more than two million pieces of personal protection equipment
Las Vegas Sands announced it will donate two million medical masks and 20,000 protective suits to help health-care professionals, first responders and nonprofit organizations in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Health District board OKs $3 million quarantine facility
The Southern Nevada Health District board today unanimously approved building a $3 million facility to quarantine coronavirus patients. The district will seek reimbursement from …
Legal aid group still helping during virus outbreak
Nevadans facing legal issues during the coronavirus pandemic can still seek remote assistance from Legal Aid of Southern Nevada. The agency has an online legal and financial toolkit that covers topics from food …
NFL VP reaches out to prospects about draft participation
NFL vice president Troy Vincent has sent a letter to several prospects inviting them to participate “live” in the NFL draft in three weeks. The Associated Press on Tuesday obtained the letter sent by the league’s football operations chief to …
Scientific Games statement on COVID-19 response
Scientific Games Corporation reported it is taking essential actions to respond to the global COVID-19 crisis.
Coronavirus death toll rises to 23 in Clark County
A total of 23 people have died from the coronavirus in Clark County, the Southern Nevada Health District reported this morning. That’s up from 15 deaths on Monday. One person has also …
Pandemic requiring some expectant mothers to alter their birthing plans
The threat and spread of the coronavirus has left multiple questions hanging for countless women about to give birth, both in Southern Nevada and around the globe. Many hospitals are restricting the number of visitors a patient can have during their h…