They don't have to sparkle or shine, but since Friday face masks have been required attire at casinos, restaurants, and all other businesses across Nevada.

As Nevada prepared to start reopening parts of its economy last month, a team of medical experts recommended to Gov. Steve Sisolak that he require people wear masks in public to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Last week, at least nine employees on the Las Vegas Strip tested positive for COVID-19, prompting a mix of responses from companies.

Two weeks after Nevada entered the second stage of its reopening plan, the state started experiencing rapid upticks in the number of new COVID-19 cases.

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered our social lives in many ways. Perhaps one of the most notable changes is the rise of the physically distanced backyard hangout.

Stress-eating. Netflix-bingeing. Wine-chugging.

Is Nevada’s jump in new COVID cases a necessary evil of reopening the economy?

One infection disease expert called the NBA’s 113-page health and safety protocol document detailed and thoughtful.