Venues, events requiring vaccination or negative COVID test
Here is an updating list of Las Vegas entertainment venues, hospitals and events requiring vaccination proof or a negative COVID test for admission. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/venues-events-requiring-vaccination-or-negative-covid-test-2419427/
Extra COVID vaccine approved for those with weak immune systems
U.S. regulators say transplant recipients and others with severely weakened immune systems can get an extra dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to better protect...
New CDC guidance sparks push for expectant mothers to get vaccinated
The president of the Clark County Medical Society, who also is an OB-GYN, is urging all pregnant people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/new-cdc-guidance-sparks-push-for-expectant-mothers-to-get-vaccinated-2418982/
Hospital group requires employees to be vaccinated
St. Rose hospitals are the first in Southern Nevada to announce such a requirement. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/hospital-group-requires-employees-to-be-vaccinated-2418767/
Nevada reports more than 1K new COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths
Nevada on Thursday reported 1,221 new coronavirus cases and 24 deaths over the preceding day. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/nevada-reports-more-than-1k-new-covid-19-cases-24-deaths-2418699/
Days left for Nevadans to get health care plan with added subsidies
Nevadans have until Sunday to apply through the state’s insurance exchange for a federally subsidized health plan with rates further reduced by the stimulus package. Original article:...
Nevada’s new COVID cases recede slightly, but deaths remain high
Nevada on Wednesday reported 916 new coronavirus cases and 16 additional deaths over the preceding day, according to state data. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/nevadas-new-covid-cases-recede-slightly-but-deaths-remain-high-2417939/
Panelists share early lessons from pandemic at Las Vegas conference
The opening keynote panel Monday at The Venetian’s Palazzo Ballroom focused on strengths and weaknesses in global health systems. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/panelists-share-early-lessons-from-pandemic-at-las-vegas-conference-2417423/
COVID cases among TSA employees spike at McCarran
At Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport cases have increased 18 percent between July 2 and Tuesday, jumping from 197 positive cases to 233, according to TSA daily...
MountainView nurses say hospital’s maternity ward unsafe for patients
Labor and delivery nurses at MountainView Hospital spoke out Tuesday about what they described as unsafe conditions for patients due to inadequate numbers of nursing staff. Original...