UNLV COVID testing, vaccination site reopens with long line

After a Christmas break, UNLV’s drive-thru COVID-19 testing and vaccination site reopened Sunday, Dec. 26 and it was a busy night.  

Cars line up at UNLV COVID-19 testing, vaccination site after holiday closure

The University of Nevada Las Vegas' drive-thru COVID-19 testing and vaccination site had a line of cars in the parking lot prior to opening on Sunday, after it was closed Christmas week. 

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UNLV COVID-19 testing and vaccine site to be closed for the holidays

UNLV's COVID-19 testing and vaccine site will be closed this week through Sunday, Dec. 26 for the holiday season.

Drive-thru COVID-19 test, vaccination site at UNLV closed Christmas week

The testing and vaccination site will be closed Sunday, Dec. 19 through Thursday, Dec. 23 and will reopen Sunday, Dec. 26 for normal operations Sunday through Thursday evenings.