It starts with pulling on head-to-toe protective gear. Then comes a brisk walk down a hospital corridor, triple-gloved hands pushing a rattling anesthesia cart toward a door that leads to a frightened patient, gasping for air.
Monthly Archives: May 2020
What is ‘COVID toe’? Maybe a strange sign of coronavirus infection
Before the coronavirus outbreak, Dr. Lindy Fox, a dermatologist in San Francisco, used to see four or five patients a year with chilblains — painful red or purple lesions that typically emerge on fingers or toes in the winter.
First-of-its-kind Delivering With Dignity program builds solutions in Las Vegas
The emergency response program has delivered more than 21,000 meals to some of the most vulnerable individuals and families in Las Vegas in a little more than a month. Private donations and corporate sponsorships fund the creation of the high-quality …
Make a financial recovery kit to rally faster after disaster
So far, 2020 has been a year of disruption for many Americans. Finances and lives have been upended by the mental, physical and economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. And now, another threat looms: storm and wildfire season.
Southern Californians are ready to scratch post-pandemic itch for Las Vegas
Just over half of visitors to Las Vegas in 2018 arrived by car from places like Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Denver. But Southern California clearly represents the golden goose of…
Sun draws many out in US, Europe; Russia virus numbers grow
Gorgeous spring weather across the United States and Europe on Saturday drew people cooped up inside for weeks outside to soak in the sun …
UFC announces matchups for 2 upcoming shows in Jacksonville
The UFC has announced the full fight lineups for its shows scheduled for May 13 and May 16 as the mixed martial arts promotion moves closer to resuming competition amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A referendum election in November? Trump allies see risks
When his back is against the wall, Trump often responds by lashing out at a political opponent, hoping to expose flaws that detract from his own.
Virus task force looking at testing, businesses reopenings
A task force of Nevada business leaders trying use to their global contacts to bolster the state’s coronavirus response has expanded its initial focus …
Las Vegas immigrants, left out of federal relief packages, plead for economic help
Cuauhtémoc Sanchez’s eyes welled with tears when speaking about a recent trip to visit one of his colleagues. He delivered a box of food for the Las Vegas man, who has been out of work in the construction industry because of coronavirus-related job cu…