State and local officials mull mandates for facial coverings amid troubling COVID-19 trends

Facing upticks in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Steve Sisolak and some local governments say they are considering requiring or expanding requirements to wear a mask while in public.

Guidance from agencies on mask-wearing not cut-and-dried

As divisive as any question in today’s polarized climate is one that sounds so simple: Should everyone be wearing a mask in public to curb the spread of the coronavirus?

INSIGHT: Lawyers Justice Corps—Public Service in a Time of Crisis

The Covid-19 crisis and the impact of institutional racism add to the challenges for low- and middle-income people in America. Four law professors—members of the Collaboratory on Legal Education and Licensing for Practice—explain how and why a new Lawyers Justice Corps can help address those problems and also provide a new path to legal licensing.

UNLV scientists, students help with contact tracing in Las Vegas

Helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.

UNLV scientists, students help with contact tracing in Las Vegas

As more places reopen and more workers return to the offices, contact tracing could become a more regular part of our lives at help stop the spread of the virus. UNLV may have a way to get it done.

Economic Development Grant application now available

Applications are now available for the County’s Small Business Stabilization Grant, which will help local small businesses affected by coronavirus-related closures and restrictions.

'Quarantine fatigue' is real, dangerous say local health officials

Washing your hands less. Leaving the mask at home. Giving out handshakes and hugs. In the midst of the pandemic, more people are becoming less diligent with their health precautions, alarming doctors.

Coronavirus: is it safe to run in groups again and how many people are you allowed to run with?

As cities and towns across the country have moved into various phases of re-opening, you might be wondering what this means for group runs or getting together for post-run beers. Since March, when the world started quarantining and physical or social distancing to reduce the spread of coronavirus, the safest way to run has been to run alone or with a member of your household. But now, we’re transitioning from running solo to figuring out how, and if, you can transition to running safely with others.

How to Reduce Your COVID-19 Risk During Your Daily Work Commute

As businesses begin to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, they’re faced with the challenge of finding new ways to operate to keep their employees safe.

Experts fear ‘tsunami’ of new coronavirus cases in Nevada

When asked this week about the record numbers of new cases of the coronavirus in Clark County and in Nevada, some national and local health authorities agreed on a few key points.

Buffet at Wynn Las Vegas reopening Thursday

At least one Strip buffet is back, albeit with a few tweaks.

Why Taiwan Continues to Fear a Chinese Invasion

Recently, Taiwan has been under the spotlight in international media for three main events: passing a same-sex marriage act in May 2019, Tsai winning a reelection in January 2020, and the outstanding performance in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. The statehood of Taiwan, however, is not as clear as the above achievements. While numerous international media outlets tend to Taiwan as a self-ruled island-state, others often avoid using the term “country” to describe Taiwan due to the chagrin of Beijing. The duality of reporting exemplifies the dilemma of Taiwan’s statehood.

Domestic Abuse and COVID-19

As COVID-19 spread across the globe, ravaging a path of illness and death, public health and government officials championed shelter-in-place orders to provide a safe haven away from the virus.

Some business owners concerned about 2nd COVID-19 shutdown

She’s preparing to be right but hoping to be wrong.

Guests at odds with new safety measures as Vegas reopens

Face masks were a big part of the plan; they were worn by all employees and offered to all guests. At Caesars Palace, even the statues were wearing them.

How the pandemic will affect campus life at UNLV this fall

A normal day on the UNLV campus has students walking class to class, studying in groups at public tables, and waiting in line at the student union for a snack before heading to a packed lecture hall for class.

Californians turned out for Las Vegas’ reopening. Will they keep coming?

At Harrah’s, masked gamblers cheer after a winning round at blackjack. Others lounge by the pool with a drink in hand, or dine on a $150 steak at one of the property’s finer restaurants.

‘Booze on the Boards’ Is Now Legal in Parts of the Jersey Shore. Is It Safe?

Visitors from Philly and even Connecticut flocked to Atlantic City on Friday, the first day it was legal to consume alcohol in some public spots.