In The News: School of Public Health
Six weeks ago, thousands of New Year’s revelers gathered beneath the neon-lit marquees on the Las Vegas Strip — even though the big annual fireworks show was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues in the State of Nevada, one major concern on the minds of state leaders is equity. Health advocates are now working to tackle the issue in Clark County.
From healthcare workers to politicians, double-masking is the latest coronavirus trend. Healthcare workers and politicians have been seen sporting two masks, and in a press briefing on Wednesday, February 3, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) director Anthony Fauci, M.D., said that double-masking could be a common-sense approach in mitigating the spread of COVID-19. He even added that he wears two masks in situations where he won’t be able to socially distance himself from others. But does that mean cyclists should think about wearing two masks when training?
From healthcare workers to politicians, double-masking is the latest coronavirus trend. Healthcare workers and politicians have been seen sporting two masks, and in a press briefing on Wednesday, February 3, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) director Anthony Fauci, M.D., said that double-masking could be a common-sense approach in mitigating the spread of COVID-19. He even added that he wears two masks in situations where he won’t be able to socially distance himself from others. But does that mean cyclists should think about wearing two masks when training?
Jim Murren believes Nevada has a lot to look forward to.
Jim Murren believes Nevada has a lot to look forward to.
As the pandemic has progressed in California, holiday travel and gatherings have fueled surges while the state has changed systems to attempt to control the rapid spread of the virus.
Nevada is rolling out the second doses of COVID-19 vaccines to frontline workers and residents over 70 years old.
Minority groups have been affected by COVID-19 at disproportionately higher rates than their white counterparts in Southern Nevada and, on Friday, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a plan intended to reverse inequities in distributing the vaccine to traditionally marginalized groups.
Minority groups have been affected by COVID-19 at disproportionately higher rates than their white counterparts in Southern Nevada and, on Friday, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a plan intended to reverse inequities in distributing the vaccine to traditionally marginalized groups.
Minority groups have been affected by COVID-19 at disproportionately higher rates than their white counterparts in Southern Nevada and, on Friday, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a plan intended to reverse inequities in distributing the vaccine to traditionally marginalized groups.
Minority groups have been affected by COVID-19 at disproportionately higher rates than their white counterparts in Southern Nevada and, on Friday, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a plan intended to reverse inequities in distributing the vaccine to traditionally marginalized groups.