Hospitalizations for COVID-19 in Nevada at peak levels of last summer

Updated data from the Department of Health and Human Services posted on the state’s coronavirus website showed 1,143 people hospitalized with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19, a sharp increase of 97 from Monday’s report.

Tate Martell to walk on UNLV football team

The former Bishop Gorman star quarterback will play football at UNLV this season. Martell announced his decision in an interview with Franchise Sports Media.

 
Sisolak emphasizes rental aid programs as eviction moratorium to end

Gov. Steve Sisolak on Wednesday encouraged tenants to seek rental assistance, as thousands of Nevadans are expected to receive an eviction notice for nonpayment of rent once the federal eviction moratorium lifts Saturday.

CDC recommends the vaccinated wear masks where virus surges

The new mask guidance follows recent decisions in Los Angeles and St. Louis to revert to indoor mask mandates amid a spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

 
Capitol police officers give emotional testimony about Jan. 6 riot

“This is how I’m going to die, defending this entrance,” Capitol Police Officer Aquilino Gonell recalled thinking, testifying at the opening hearing of the congressional panel investigating the violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.