Kelcie Grega

Two more cases in Clark County of pediatric virus-related illness

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Two new cases of a coronavirus-related inflammatory syndrome in children have been reported in Clark County, according to the Southern Nevada Health District. Both patients ...

Advocates: Data needed on COVID-19 risk in Las Vegas LGBTQ community

Saturday, June 27, 2020

New research shows that members of the LGBTQ community may face a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 due to health and socioeconomic conditions, but advocates say ...

Allegiant to require passengers to wear masks before, during flights

Friday, June 26, 2020

Allegiant Air passengers will soon be required to wear face masks both before and during flights, including at ticket counters, gate areas and during boarding. The new policy will begin on ...

Despite dramatic surge in cases, Nevada, rest of the country still experiencing first wave

Friday, June 26, 2020

Two weeks after Nevada entered the second stage of its reopening plan, the state started experiencing rapid upticks in the amount of new COVID-19 cases. Nevada isn’t alone, with cases surging in more than half the states in the country, most notably Arizona and Florida. 

Still too early to call Clark County Commission races

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

In the primary race for Clark County Commission, Michael Naft, Ross Miller and William McCurdy II were leading in Districts A, C and D, respectively. Only about 12% of ballots were ...

Health experts on how to minimize COVID-19 risks as Nevada gradually reopens

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Nevada is more than one week into the second phase of the reopening of the economy after coronavirus closures. Many are venturing out of the safety of home to casinos, churches, work and more. But that doesn’t mean citizens should let ...

Coronavirus cases on the rise in Nevada, top 10,000

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Nevada COVID-19 cases are showing an above-average daily increase throughout the state, Nevada Health Response officials say....

County considering ban on large bags at protests

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Clark County commissioners today considered an ordinance to ban backpacks, luggage and other large bags at protests, following demonstrations that ...

County OKs grants to help businesses hurt by coronavirus

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Clark County commissioners today approved using more than $19 million in federal funds to help businesses hurt by the coronavirus shutdown pay rent, utilities and ...

Pandemic, fewer patient visits cause strain on financial health of Nevada hospitals

Monday, June 1, 2020

When the first cluster of coronavirus cases began to appear statewide in March, Nevada health officials moved swiftly to ramp up facilities for a potential overflow of patients. Hospitals set up triage stations near emergency room entrances, increased testing capacity and ...

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