The elective surgeries and regular doctor visits that were mostly limited for the past two months to conserve resources to fight COVID-19 and limit the spread of the virus are expected to soon ramp up in Southern Nevada.
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Las Vegas physicians, hospitals prepare care, facilities for surge of noncoronavirus patients
The elective surgeries and regular doctor visits that were mostly limited for the past two months to conserve resources to fight COVID-19 and limit the spread of the virus are expected to soon ramp up in Southern Nevada.
Sisolak: Western states will help Nevada form plan on sports returning
Whether or not these events happen is one question. Whether or not there will be anyone in the building to witness them is another, perhaps even more complicated, question.
North Las Vegas keeps small businesses from getting left behind
When the city temporarily closed its offices to the public, officials began exploring how staffers could help businesses affected by the shutdown. The city library was converted into a business outreach call center, proactively making 7,000 calls to b…
Mixed feelings around hockey about holding NHL draft early
The NFL’s successful virtual draft and uncertainty surrounding the resumption of hockey this season have raised the possibility of an NHL draft …
Washoe’s youngest virus victim, 18, died alone
Ian McElhaney asked his brother at least a dozen times what he wanted for his birthday.
UFC’s return could provide blueprint for other pro leagues
UFC President Dana White wanted a major fight card weeks ago. He was confident his team could pull it off whether it took place on a tribal land, on a private island or in any of the 10 states offering to host it.
Still employed amid the pandemic? Focus on savings and debt
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown tens of millions of people into financial turmoil. But not everyone is feeling the pinch. Not yet, at least.
For workers, no sign of ‘what normal is going to look like’
With unemployment claims surpassing 33 million since March, the nation’s near-term economic outlook hinges on whether patchwork reopenings can mend the coronavirus pandemic’s damage — and how soon.
Nevada economy’s overreliance on tourism is taking a toll
Nevada has one of the least-diversified economies in the nation, such that even other tourist hot spots such as Hawaii are better equipped to handle the economic hit from the coronavirus pandemic.