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Spc. Demetrie Barnett of the Nevada National Guard administers a COVID-19 test during a preview of a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in the parking garage of the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel on November 12, 2020 in North Las Vegas
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Mitch Kelly
January 15, 2021 - 5:53 am

Texas Station Covid-19 test site shutting down

The last day of operations at the drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Texas Station will be Friday.
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Doctors in hospital discussing coronavirus
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January 14, 2021 - 5:10 am

Las Vegas hospital in capacity crisis as COVID-19 cases soar

One Las Vegas hospital said Wednesday that it declared a capacity crisis over the weekend, citing a surge of COVID-19 patients that overfilled its intensive care unit.
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Mitch Kelly
January 12, 2021 - 7:42 am

First flu-related death reported in Clark County

The first flu-related death of the season in Clark County has been reported in a woman who was over the age of 65.
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Dr. David Obert gives a thumbs-up after receiving a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada on December 16, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Mitch Kelly
January 07, 2021 - 5:36 am

Health District gives update on vaccine rollout

The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) gave an update on Wednesday regarding the progress on vaccinating the public against the coronavirus.
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Lighted Halloween Pumpkin Jack o Lantern Wearing Covid PPE Mask On Steps
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Mitch Kelly
October 29, 2020 - 5:57 am

No tricks: County offers tips for safer Halloween celebrations

Everything is just a little bit different in 2020 and certainly Halloween is no exception.
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Doctor fills injection syringe with vaccine
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Mitch Kelly
October 28, 2020 - 5:29 am

Nevada joins other Western states in vaccine pact

Nevada, Washington and Oregon have joined California’s COVID-19 Scientific Safety Review Workgroup which will independently review the safety and efficacy of any vaccine approved by the FDA for distribution.
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Businesswoman closing her business activity due to covid-19 lockdown. Owner with surgical mask close the doors of her store due to quarantine coronavirus damage.
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Mitch Kelly
October 26, 2020 - 6:58 am

Las Vegas tops list of "financially distressed" cities

While the public-health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is a huge concern, it’s important to pay attention to how the disease has affected the financial status of people in cities across the U.S. While the unemployment rate has been slowly improving as the country reopens, 12.6 million Americans...
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Mitch Kelly
October 22, 2020 - 6:41 am

CCSD to discuss hybrid learning plan

The Clark County School District Board of trustees meets tonight to discuss a hybrid learning plan.
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Mitch Kelly
October 20, 2020 - 5:04 am

Clark County submits large gathering guide

Clark County has released its Large Gathering Venue Plan Submission Guide detailing what’s required before large special events, trade shows, conventions, and conferences can be held throughout Las Vegas and Clark County and each of its cities.
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Mitch Kelly
October 16, 2020 - 5:20 am

Las Vegas reopening playgrounds

The city of Las Vegas is opening its playgrounds in compliance with the governor’s recent directive. Due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19, the city is asking visitors to follow several rules to help keep outdoor playgrounds safe and open.
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