Pool toys prohibited at Lake Mead
While families might be looking for one last summer trip out to Lake Mead, officials are reminding visitors to leave pool toys at home. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/pool-toys-prohibited-at-lake-mead-2432108/
Mosquitos collected in Henderson test positive for West Nile virus
The virus, which is transmitted by the insects, can, in some cases, cause serious illness and even death. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/henderson/mosquitos-collected-in-henderson-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus-2432102/
COVID breakthrough case deaths appeared to spike recently. Here’s why.
Southern Nevada health officials started a new process to identify when fully vaccinated people get COVID-19. It changed the way data was reported. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/investigations/covid-breakthrough-case-deaths-appeared-to-spike-recently-heres-why-2430624/
COVID-19 booster shots: Who needs them and who can get one?
Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions about booster shots to those already inoculated. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/health/covid-19-booster-shots-who-needs-them-and-who-can-get-one-2429972/
Pesticides — even soap and water — are lethal to bees
Never spray a plant that is flowering with anything. That’s a death knell to bees and their colonies. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/home-and-garden/pesticides-even-soap-and-water-are-lethal-to-bees-2428920/
Nevada’s COVID-19 metrics continue to paint mixed picture of outbreak
Nevada on Friday added 1,287 new COVID-19 cases and 35 deaths, as the state’s test positivity rate and hospitalizations both showed declines. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/nevadas-covid-19-metrics-continue-to-paint-mixed-picture-of-outbreak-2428134/
UMC opens state’s 1st clinic for COVID ‘long haulers’
The Las Vegas hospital will treat those with ongoing COVID-19 related symptoms, including heart and lung complications, pain, cognitive impairment, anxiety and other issues. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/umc-opens-states-1st-clinic-for-covid-long-haulers-2428108/
Biggest barriers holding women back in the workplace
Women’s labor force participation rate hit a 33-year low in January, according to an analysis conducted by the National Women’s Law Center. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/biggest-barriers-holding-women-back-in-the-workplace-2427975/
Teachers health trust tells providers it lacks money for past claims
THT Health’s latest financial crisis was detailed in a letter sent this week to medical providers. Whether Clark County teachers have been notified is unclear. Original article:...
Nevada adds 1K-plus new COVID-19 cases for 11th straight day
Despite the high daily numbers, three of the state’s four leading metrics for the disease caused by the new coronavirus have been trending slightly lower in recent...