For many Las Vegans, it’s a long haul to full recovery from COVID-19
The Mayo Clinic states that approximately 10% of people between 18 to 49 who have COVID-19 get long COVID. For those 70 and older, it is about 22%.
Pandemic to endemic -- but when?
It’s been two years since the first case of the COVID-19 coronavirus was reported in the U.S., but when will the outbreak transition from a pandemic to an endemic?
UNR President Sandoval defends in-person classes amid surge
In southern Nevada, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is holding about 60% of its classes in-person. Epidemiologist Brian Labus told FOX-5 that there weren’t signs that community spread originating at universities was affecting the broader Las Vegas metro population.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students return with no vaccine mandate
Thousands of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students returned to campus Tuesday for the spring semester. Despite a recent spike in COVID-19 cases and no vaccine mandate in place for students or staff, most were happy to be back.
Las Vegas college students returning to class amid COVID-19 surge
Colleges across Southern Nevada return from winter break on Tuesday.
Long lines at Sam Boyd Stadium due to testing surge
Long lines leading to frustration. A week ago the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ testing site shut down early due to the surge of coronavirus testing. So, they moved operations to Sam Boyd Stadium because there is more room. Still, break lights lit the stadium as hundreds of people tried to get a test.
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How to make sense of the CDC's new quarantine guidance
After the CDC changed its recommendations, public messaging remains murky. If you test positive, how long do you really need to stay home?
Boosters for kids could help keep classrooms safe, experts say
The CDC’s recommendation of booster shots for kids ages 12 to 15 could help keep them safer in classrooms, according to health experts.