Singapore, a tiny city-state of less than 6 million people, had one of the earliest and biggest clusters of cases of the coronavirus in early February, before it began its rapid, inexorable expansion around the globe.
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A cruel paradox: Beating virus means causing U.S. recession
No one knows how long it will last or how much it will hurt. But the U.S. economy is either sliding into a recession for the first time since 2009 or is already in one — a sudden victim of the coronavirus outbreak.
Nevada insurance exchange expanding enrollment because of virus
Nevada’s public health insurance marketplace is offering another enrollment period because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange announced today it will open an …
Nevada insurance exchange expanding enrollment because of virus
Nevada’s public health insurance marketplace is offering another enrollment period because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange announced today it will open an …
Sisolak to announce statewide shutdown of casinos, nonessential businesses
Gov. Steve Sisolak is expected to order Nevada casinos and all other nonessential businesses to close to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, according to a source with …
Housing Rights Coalition calls for stop to evictions in Nevada during pandemic
A coalition of advocacy organizations is calling on local and state officials to halt evictions during the coronavirus pandemic to protect the health and safety of all Nevadans and ease financial stress during …
Venetian and Palazzo closing amid coronavirus crisis
The Venetian and Palazzo will close until at least April 1 amid the coronavirus outbreak, operator Las Vegas Sands announced today. A decision on whether to extend the closure will be made later, officials said. The process of closing the Las Vegas St…
Metro Police step up virus countermeasures
Metro Police say they have upped their hygienic and safety practices and canceled nonessential public events because of the coronavirus outbreak. As the virus spreads, “the pace for patrol officers has remained unchanged as …
Number of coronavirus cases in Clark County rises to 42
The number of coronavirus cases in Clark County has risen to 42, up from 35 on Monday, according to the Southern Nevada Health District. The number of deaths in the county …
Golden Knights delay March season ticket payments
The Golden Knights sent an email to season ticket holders this morning informing them that this month’s payment will be delayed amid the coronavirus crisis. Season ticket installment payments — six in total — started in January and …