UNR Cancels Some Study Abroad Programs Over COVID-19 Fears

As health officials continue to identify new cases of the novel coronavirus here in the US, outbreaks in places like Italy and China are exploding on an even larger scale. As a result, the University of Nevada, Reno just announced it was calling students who are studying abroad back home.

Why is it hard to not touch your face? Some advice to help you stop

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 continues to rise, a message health officials continue to repeat is to stop, or limit, the number of times a person touches their face.

Las Vegas Dealers Sanitize, Shred Cards to Reduce Potential Spread of Feared COVID-19

The casino employees are the front line soldiers in the battle to contain any potential transmission of COVID 19. Hotels and casinos are releasing few details about plans if an outbreak takes place in Las Vegas.

With the coronavirus outbreak, it matters how you get your news

A team of communication and journalism researchers recently published a study about sources of information and vaccination intention in the Atlantic Journal of Communication. The team included Carolyn A. Lin, a professor of communication, and Xiaowen Xu, a doctoral candidate in communication, both of UConn; and Linda Dam, a journalism professor at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Lin discussed the evolving role of communication and how it can influence our health care decisions with UConn Today.

4 Ways to Keep the Coronavirus Away

The World Health Organization has declared that COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, has a higher fatality rate than the flu. As of March 4, 2020, nine deaths have been reported in the U.S. Brian Labus, a professor of public health, provides essential safety information for you, from disinfectants to storing food and supplies.

Coronavirus testing bottleneck in Nevada may be easing

A 34-year-old Clark County school teacher stayed out of the classroom all last week, she said, for fear of infecting her students with the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus in Nevada: Timeline of virus' presence in Reno, statewide

After originating in China late last year, the coronavirus has spread globally.

Shoppers flock to stores for supplies because of coronavirus, psychologist explains why

Las Vegans are taking matters into their own hands, buying extra supplies and preparing for the worst following the news of the first presumptive positive case of coronavirus in Southern Nevada.

Love in the time of the coronavirus: Do you turn your back when someone offers you a hand, a kiss or a hug?

We are exposed to numerous viruses from our day-to-day interactions with other people all the time. However, our risk of being infected by a simple greeting usually isn’t in the forefront of our minds.

Local expert weighs in on Coronavirus impact on Las Vegas economy

As coronavirus concerns continue around the world and in Las Vegas, many small business owners and hospitality industry employees are concerned about its local economic impact.

Fact vs. fiction on novel coronavirus

As people stock up on groceries and cleaning supplies, doctors are trying to calm peoples' nerves surrounding novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.

What really works to keep coronavirus away? 4 questions answered by a public health professional

Brian Labus, a professor of public health, provides essential safety information for you, from disinfectants to storing food and supplies.

Some coronavirus questions answered

When it comes to coronavirus, there’s no question a lot of people are worried. 8 News Now took some of the questions viewers had posed and decided to ask a local expert.

UNLV recalls students from study-abroad programs in China, Italy

UNLV has recalled students from study-abroad programs in Italy and China and canceled a program planned for South Korea — all global hot spots for the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus Forces Cancellation Of Conferences, Study Abroad Programs

The spread of coronavirus has led to cancellations of conferences and study abroad programs in Nevada.

Coronavirus fears trigger ‘panic buying’ of essentials in Southern Nevada

Kellee Boag often goes to Costco in Henderson to stock up on essentials like toilet paper and cleaning supplies. The mother of five says the wholesale chain always has been a reliable source for everything she needs to keep her family fed and healthy.

Las Vegas casinos brace for loss of Chinese tourism as coronavirus spreads

Five days a week, Lexi McKimmey strides the Las Vegas Strip as a showgirl, dressed in a sequined bikini and sparkly silver boots. She takes pictures with tourists and chats with them about where they're from.

Las Vegas casinos brace for loss of Chinese tourism as coronavirus spreads

Five days a week, Lexi McKimmey strides the Las Vegas Strip as a showgirl, dressed in a sequined bikini and sparkly silver boots. She takes pictures with tourists and chats with them about where they're from.