Biden's 'Surge Response Teams' Aim To Tackle COVID–19 Hotspots Across The West

It’s been a hectic morning for Guadalupe Serna. She drives for Lyft in Las Vegas, Nevada and the city is almost fully reopened for tourism.

Unvaccinated Las Vegas Lyft Driver Has Fear In The Passenger Seat

There’s a volleyball tournament in town, concerts, and thousands of visitors flying here every day to gamble. But all those tourists are bringing more than just their money with them.

Lambda variant in Las Vegas wastewater

Scientists at UNLV confirming with 13 Action News they found the COVID-19 Lambda variant in the Las Vegas valley.

The Lambda virus variant is worrying scientists after taking over in Peru. Limited evidence says it's more infectious, but still vulnerable to vaccines.

As many nations wrestle with the Delta coronavirus variant, another is on the rise: the Lambda variant.

COVID-19 Lambda variant found in Las Vegas wastewater, UNLV professor says

Scientists at UNLV confirmed with 13 Action News they found the COVID-19 Lambda variant in the Las Vegas valley.

Coronavirus concentrations in sewage near peak level, researchers say

Concentrations of the coronavirus in wastewater in parts of the Las Vegas Valley are approaching levels last seen during the winter peak of the disease in Nevada, even though key COVID-19 metrics like new cases and hospitalizations remain far lower, researchers say.

I-Team: New ‘Lambda’ coronavirus variant detected in Las Vegas valley

Researchers have detected a variant of coronavirus, first found in South America, in wastewater in southern Nevada, suggesting it is spreading in the community.

As Delta Spreads, Nevada Sees a Surge

Cases are rising in several states, like Nevada, where vaccinations lag and the Delta variant is spreading. It now accounts for half of U.S. cases.

How A CDC 'Strike Team' Is Trying To Stamp Out Las Vegas' COVID-19 Surge

Nevada is among the first states to request one of the CDC's new COVID-19 "strike teams" to help reduce infections and increase vaccinations, specifically in Las Vegas.

A rise in Covid cases and hospitalizations in Nevada reflects vaccine challenges facing the U.S.

Nevada’s governor asked for help from the federal government last week to deal with a recent rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in the state, highlighting the challenges facing states with largely unvaccinated populations now that the pace of inoculations has slackened.

Local parents, experts weigh in on COVID-19 vaccine for young kids

Right now, only those ages 12 and older can get the vaccine. It is still unclear when younger kids will be able to receive theirs.

Doctors say Nevada COVID-19 patients are younger, unvaccinated, become sick quickly

As hospitalizations double in Nevada over the past several weeks, one ICU doctor is shedding light on the trends among patients: they are younger, become intubated quicker and are mostly unvaccinated.

‘We all came together’: Nevada guard members reflect on COVID mission

Despite the state reaching the highest rate of positive coronavirus cases in the nation this week, the number of guard members on duty soon will decrease dramatically.

Nevada logs highest U.S. COVID rate as most residents forgo masks, vaccinations and Vegas nightlife returns

Fewer than half of Nevada's residents have received at least one dose. That's coinciding with a return of Las Vegas's famous nightlife: casinos and restaurants are packed, with many locals also enjoying the fun.

Nevada logs highest U.S. COVID rate as most residents forgo masks, vaccinations and Vegas nightlife returns

Nevada is reporting the highest-in-the nation rate of new COVID-19 cases, just as the gambling mecca of Las Vegas prepares for what could be its biggest weekends since reopening.

Summer COVID cases concentrated in wealthier suburbs

COVID-19 is spreading fastest in wealthy suburbs in the west and south Las Vegas Valley, as a highly contagious strain establishes a growing foothold.

Nevada health experts weigh in on COVID-19 risks ahead of Fourth of July

Nevada and Clark County health officials are urging the public to be cautious to stop the spread of COVID-19. The valley saw a surge in cases ahead the Fourth of July holiday.

Nevada Leads Nation in Covid Cases as 300,000 Descend on Vegas

Nevada is reporting the highest-in-the nation rate of new Covid-19 cases, just as the gambling mecca of Las Vegas prepares for what could be its biggest weekend since reopening.