The positive test was revealed the same day the CDC reported that there have been 21 confirmed cases across the US

There’s been an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Clark County. We examine why and look at new program to survey wastewater to detect coronavirus outbreaks early. Plus, a new statewide program aims to bring more funding and financial services to small businesses owned by minorities and women in Nevada.

There’s been an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Clark County. We examine why and look at new program to survey wastewater to detect coronavirus outbreaks early. Plus, a new statewide program aims to bring more funding and financial services to small businesses owned by minorities and women in Nevada.

The culprit here is a fungus that for some people can be very dangerous.

As reports of drug-resistant fungus ‘Candida Auris’ circulate around Southern Nevada hospitals, medical experts told 8 News Now everyone should be aware, but only a specific group of people should be concerned.

A new wave of COVID-19 infections has hit southern Nevada, caused by a new omicron subvariant, decreased immunity and riskier behavior, a senior official of the Southern Nevada Health District said on Wednesday.

A fresh wave of COVID-19 infections has hit Southern Nevada, triggered by a new omicron subvariant, waning immunity and riskier behavior, a top official with the Southern Nevada Health District said Wednesday.

A fresh wave of COVID-19 infections has hit Southern Nevada, triggered by a new omicron subvariant, waning immunity and riskier behavior, a top official with the Southern Nevada Health District said Wednesday.

For two years, the pandemic has disrupted the event industry. Numerous weddings, bat and bar mitzvahs, milestone birthdays, conferences and large social gatherings worldwide were canceled or postponed.

COVID isn't going away. Here's what to consider if you're hosting a wedding, big birthday party or any other large gathering.

Coronavirus cases have dropped dramatically in the United States since their peak in January. As the Omicron wave has subsided, mask policies and other mitigation measures have fallen by the wayside, and states have scaled back their COVID-19 data reporting.

Omicron "stealth," the new dominant COVID-19 variant worldwide, has had people wondering when a second booster will be available. The good news: It's here.