Six months since Nevada’s outbreak of COVID-19, public health data is trending in the right direction.

Some are getting ready to celebrate Labor Day weekend, but the country remains in the middle of a pandemic and local doctors are urging everyone to remain cautious.

Months of laying low and getting well acquainted with our own spaces has made many of us beyond ready for a vacation. But like most things, visiting a hotel isn’t what it used to be. Is it even safe to stay in a hotel? As long as the hotel is taking proper precautions, Brian Labus, PhD, MPH, an infectious disease epidemiologist and public health professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, says you’ll probably be okay.

A third UNLV student has tested positive for COVID-19, according UNLV.

By now you know the drill: The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends limiting public outings, adhering to social distancing, and wearing face masks in public spaces—even when staying six feet away from others—to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Whether making your own or buying a new mask, the most important thing is to ensure that it covers both your nose and mouth and will contour closely to your face without any gaps. After wearing, your reusable cloth masks should be cleaned with a run through the washer and dryer—or even your rice cooker, apparently.

The Golden Knights will take on the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night in Game 3 of their NHL playoff series. Unfortunately, if your preferred playoff ritual involves viewing the games at a local watering hole, COVID-19 has probably cramped your style.

Dr. Brian Labus, Epidemiologist with the UNLV School of Public Health and the governor’s medical advisory team, and RJ Health reporter Mary Hynes cover the latest topics surrounding COVID-19 in Nevada.

Five months into the pandemic and we’re still figuring out how to stem the spread of COVID-19.