In The News: Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

When governor Steve Sisolak announced masks were gone for the second time this pandemic, feelings were undoubtedly mixed.

Brian Labus is a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ epidemiologist who is also a member of Gov. Steve Sisolak's health advisory team.

Brian Labus is a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ epidemiologist who is also a member of Gov. Steve Sisolak's health advisory team.
The state's governor Steve Sisolak made the move Thursday due to falling Covid numbers.

It's the news we've all been waiting for: no more masks indoors.

Nevada is one of nine states that still require people to wear a mask in indoor public places regardless of vaccination status, according to a new report by AARP.

Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo has rescinded a mandate requiring new Metropolitan Police Department hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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.

‘The Pandemic Stops with Me’ webinar covered the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine, why minority communities are hesitant to get vaccinated, and how the community can do its part to stop the spread of the virus.

‘The Pandemic Stops with Me’ webinar covered the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine, why minority communities are hesitant to get vaccinated, and how the community can do its part to stop the spread of the virus.

‘The Pandemic Stops with Me’ webinar covered the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine, why minority communities are hesitant to get vaccinated, and how the community can do its part to stop the spread of the virus.

‘The Pandemic Stops with Me’ webinar covered the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine, why minority communities are hesitant to get vaccinated, and how the community can do its part to stop the spread of the virus.