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Key metrics used to measure the impact of the virus continue to show improvement, even after Gov. Steve Sisolak dropped the state’s mask mandate about a month...

The Episcopal Church will consecrate a new bishop for Nevada this weekend, filling a role that has been vacant since 2018. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/religion/meet-the-next-episcopal-bishop-of-nevada-2539498/

One of the sponsors of the Nevada Senate bill says these treatments can have a profound effect on mental health and quality of life. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/2023-legislature/bill-would-require-insurers-to-cover-gender-affirming-care-2744543/

Despite declines in some key metrics, levels of the virus remain high in Clark County, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/covid-19-hospitalizations-and-cases-again-dip-in-clark-county-state-2610619/

A Las Vegas OB-GYN who died last week was a leader in the medical community and helped form UNLV’s medical school, his colleagues said. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/prominent-las-vegas-ob-gyn-dies-true-leader-in-medical-community-2487843/

The latest variant of COVID-19, BA.2.86, was not found in Southern Nevada as of last week, according to wastewater data. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/new-covid-variant-not-in-southern-nevada-yet-wastewater-data-shows-2896138/

The actor and stand-up, 66, offered a few tips on living the good life while putting aging into perspective. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/reboot-star-paul-reiser-laughs-off-growing-older-2661063/

In a speech scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, Biden is detailing major changes to his COVID-19 winter plan, his hand forced by the arrival of the fast-spreading variant....

While a colonoscopy remains the most accurate test for colon cancer, there are other easier — although less accurate — tests available. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/savvy-senior-are-there-alternatives-to-undergoing-a-colonoscopy-3072214/

A recent Social Security data breach has affected 2.9 billion people. But there’s good news regarding Medicare and this data breach. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/will-social-security-data-breach-affect-my-medicare-3168329/