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Federal health regulators on Tuesday gave the green light for people ages 50 and older to get a second booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine.

A second booster is now available at Health District clinics and pharmacies locations across the valley. The FDA has approved a fourth dose for the immuno-compromised and those over 50. Dr. David Weismiller from Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV explains and answers questions and concerns.

  The mask mandate is now officially lifted in Nevada, though there are still a number of reasons Southern Nevadans may continue to need to mask up. Medical professionals have considered masking an effective tool for preventing the spread of COVID-19, but with the rollout of vaccines and better treatments combating the virus, pandemic strategies are shifting.  

Healthcare workers across Nevada say dropping the mask mandate immediately does not "follow the science," and many called for Nevadans to keep protecting themselves and others in public. 

The first pill authorized in the U.S. for treating COVID-19 at home will initially be offered in Nevada primarily to patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities because of scarce supplies.

It’s always tough to predict how severe a flu season will be, and this year is no different, with health experts seeing signs both good and bad.

One common reason many opt out of getting the shot(s) is because they feel the antibodies they acquired during a COVID-19 infection are sufficient in keeping them safe from reinfection.