In The News: School of Public Health

Las Vegas Sun

The day after President Donald Trump’s largely maskless, packed Henderson rally, medical experts have weighed in, and their prognosis is not good.

Las Vegas Review Journal

President Donald Trump’s massive Sunday evening rally in Henderson has already led to a fine against its host, but Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and public health experts warned Monday that far deeper impacts may be on the way.

El Tiempo

President Donald Trump's massive rally Sunday afternoon in Henderson has already led to a fine against its host, but Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and public health experts warned Monday that much more profound impacts could occur.

Well and Good

COVID-19 testing has come a long way since March. From nasal swabs to spit tubes, there are so many different ways to get tested for the virus. Brian Labus, PhD, MPH, an infectious disease epidemiologist and public health professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, says all currently available COVID-19 testing methods fall into one of three main categories: PCR tests, antibody tests, and antigen tests.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

Experts are sharing tools for teachers to spot signs of abuse during distance learning.

Travel Pulse

The tangible proof is not in the numbers – neither the Automobile Association of America nor the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority predicted holiday travel numbers this year due to the coronavirus pandemic – but the anecdotal evidence was there.

Las Vegas Sun

The flu shot only protects against influenza, not COVID-19. But that’s still valuable as the flu season approaches and the coronavirus pandemic continues, according to health experts.

MSN

The tangible proof is not in the numbers – neither the Automobile Association of America nor the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority predicted holiday travel numbers this year due to the coronavirus pandemic – but the anecdotal evidence was there.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Parts of the Strip and downtown Las Vegas were teeming with tourists Saturday night, many of them not wearing masks, sparking concerns that Nevada’s COVID-19 safety protocols are being ignored in crowded hot spots.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Six months since Nevada’s outbreak of COVID-19, public health data is trending in the right direction.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

Some are getting ready to celebrate Labor Day weekend, but the country remains in the middle of a pandemic and local doctors are urging everyone to remain cautious.

Well and Good

Months of laying low and getting well acquainted with our own spaces has made many of us beyond ready for a vacation. But like most things, visiting a hotel isn’t what it used to be. Is it even safe to stay in a hotel? As long as the hotel is taking proper precautions, Brian Labus, PhD, MPH, an infectious disease epidemiologist and public health professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, says you’ll probably be okay.