Elected officials in tourism-dependent Las Vegas worried Tuesday about public health and the economic effects of a spike COVID-19 cases — particularly the highly contagious delta variant.

With most of the COVID-19 restrictions lifted, people are flocking back to Las Vegas casinos and gambling at a record pace.

Cue the Jaws theme and the voiceover. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, the threat returns.

With most COVID-19 restrictions lifted, people are flocking back to Las Vegas casinos and gambling at a record pace.

The Venetian, Palazzo, and Sands Expo and Convention Center are re-instituting face mask requirements for employees following new recommendations from the Southern Nevada Health District.

Tourism industry analysts say it’s going to be hard to put the genie back into the bottle when it comes to revamping health and safety regulations addressing COVID-19.

Typically, the week following a three-day weekend there is a tourist truce. But, as everyone knows, 2021 is far from normal, and the weekend after the three-day July 4 vacation has the makings of a Las Vegas blockbuster.

Normally, there’s a tourism lull the week after a three-day weekend. But as everyone knows, 2021 is far from normal, and the weekend after the three-day Fourth of July holiday has the makings of a blockbuster for Las Vegas.