Amid the growing fears surrounding the new coronavirus, an element of good news: Kids, for the most part, aren’t getting sick from it. And those who do typically experience milder symptoms.

The Southern Nevada Health District released an updated report on local flu statistics that revealed no deaths and fewer cases. Precautions related to the coronavirus are playing a part, as well as the time of year.

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.

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.

Clark County commissioners approve a land deal transfer to UNLV for a medical school expansion.

The Clark County Board of Commissioners approved a property transfer to UNLV on Tuesday.

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.

If you grew up in the ’90s—or have kids who did—you surely remember the “Got milk?” campaign. Posters featuring celebrities—from Britney Spears to Kermit the Frog—plastered school hallways and lunchrooms, reminding those who walked by how milk helps growing bones stay healthy and strong. Two decades after those two words entered our consciousness, it might be time to rethink what kind of milk—if any—we should be drinking.

Southern Nevada Health District officials on Friday met with first responders, health care workers and community partners to discuss how they will respond to calls from residents who might be infected with coronavirus.

Dr. Judith Ford reflected on a top U.S. health official’s warning this week that the new coronavirus ultimately would spread in communities in this country.

The very first class of UNLV medical students are wrapping up their third year of medical school. Joining us now with more on what it's like to be so close to becoming a doctor are students Lauren Hollifield and Damien Medrano.

Jan. 14 was a day of firsts for Tiffany Phuong.

It was the day she became a first-time mother, with the birth of her daughter, Stella.