COVID-19 cases increase, positivity rate stalls in Nevada
COVID-19 cases in Nevada have continued to increase and the test positivity rate has stalled.
and last updated 2021-04-04 02:12:25-04
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) â COVID-19 cases in Nevada have continued to increase and the test positivity rate has stalled.
This is happening as doctors across the nation are trying to prevent a fourth coronavirus surge, despite the vaccine rollout.
âIf we donât keep our guard up, wearing masks, weâre not going to get anywhere, weâre going to regress again,â says Dr. Constantine George.
This week, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave an emotional plea after a nationwide rise in cases.
Celebrating Easter Sunday safely during the coronavirus pandemic
NEWS: The Centers for Disease Control issued guidelines for safe celebration of Easter Sunday ahead of the holiday.
and last updated 2021-04-04 08:48:57-04
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) â Unlike Easter 2020, parishioners will be in the pews for Easter services in 2021 as COVID transmission rates plateau below World Health Organization recommendations in Nevada.
The Centers for Disease Control has continued to urge people to resume practicing safety measures to avoid the virus's spread.
According to CDC guideance, vaccinated people can gather together without masks, but everyone should wear masks if any individual in the group has not been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Las Vegas casinos double as COVID vaccination sites for their employees, family members
Thousands of workers who make up the backbone of the Nevada economy now have the option to get the COVID-19 vaccine at on-site clinics provided by their employers.
and last updated 2021-04-02 03:38:00-04
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) â Thousands of workers who make up the backbone of the Nevada economy now have the option to get the COVID-19 vaccine at on-site clinics provided by their employers.
Some 60,000 Culinary Union Local 226 members help make Las Vegas shine and sparkle.
From cleaning rooms, to cooking meals and everything in between the workers are essential to the Las Vegas economic engine.
Report: Nevada ranks near bottom for 'innovation' in U.S., share of STEM professionals
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and last updated 2021-03-17 02:34:42-04
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) â A newly-released report that compares "innovation-friendliness" indicators in each state, such as the state's share of STEM professionals and investment in research and development, ranks Nevada near the bottom of the list.
The personal finance website WalletHub says it compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 22 "innovation" indicators.
Nevada ranked 43rd overall on its list of the most innovative states.
When it comes to the share of the most STEM professionals, meaning science, technology, engineering and mathematics, Nevada took the 50th spot on the list -- just above Mississippi.
Nevada home prices set new records, sellers hope to get top dollar
A rare opportunity for sellers to get top dollar is being created as home prices in Nevada set new records.
and last updated 2021-03-09 02:14:20-05
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) â A rare opportunity for sellers to get top dollar is being created as home prices in Nevada set new records.
These conditions will benefit the seller but may make it more competitive for sales agents.
âReal estate has always been a hobby for me, I spent a majority of my time on the weekend looking at open houses,â says Gerald Kimble.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, they recommend anyone who has tested positive for coronavirus to wait 90 days after testing positive before getting vaccinated.
Recent violence prompts plea from police, mental health experts to seek help if needed
After a series of murder-suicides and unprovoked violent attacks and killings, police and mental health professionals are urging people to seek help if they need it.
and last updated 2021-03-04 08:58:30-05
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) â After a series of murder-suicides and unprovoked violent attacks and killings in the Las Vegas area, police and mental health professionals are urging people to seek help if they need it.
âWeâre all dealing with the restrictions of COVID and the current economic environment,â says Lt. Ray Spencer, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. âThereâs a lot of stress out there.â
One year ago, Ronald Pipkins drove himself to the VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas. Three days later, he was diagnosed with COVID-19, the first confirmed case in the state.