In The News: School of Public Health

The Vegas Take

#UNLV Brian Labus, who is a member of the School of Public Health and also sits on Governor Steve Sisolak's medical advisory team talks about the #Coronavirus uptick following the states reopening, the first wave not even being completed yet and the second wave already starting.

Runner's World

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.

Healthline

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.

Las Vegas Review Journal

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.

Las Vegas Review Journal

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

Healthline

As the country comes out of lockdown, it’s becoming harder and harder to avoid large crowds of people.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Why does it seem as if so many here in Las Vegas are no longer concerned about COVID-19?

Mashable

For a potent dose of coronavirus reality, follow the music.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

It's time for your Monday morning coffee break! In today's #CoffeewithKalyna, Kalyna Astrinos 13 Action News chats with Brian Labus, Assistant Professor at the UNLV School of Public Health, about the coronavirus here in Las Vegas, what research shows and how students at UNLV are helping with contact tracing.

Managed Healthcare Executive

The COVID-19 outbreak has claimed more than 100,000 American lives, but evidence shows the disease has cut an especially wide swath of serious illness and death through African American communities in the United States. It is not entirely clear why, but healthcare experts say that complex, deeply rooted socioeconomic issues and healthcare inequities are the most probable explanation.

Las Vegas Review Journal

As Nevada reopens, two bordering states are grappling with their worst surge yet of novel coronavirus cases, just weeks after tighter restrictions were lifted.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Clark County recorded 214 new COVID-19 cases — the second time this week that figure has surpassed 200 — and two additional deaths, according to data posted Friday by the Southern Nevada Health District.