Only one case has been reported in Clark County this month, as cases dwindle across the U.S. and other countries.
Mary Hynes
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Mary Hynes returned to the Review-Journal in August 2019 as the newspaper’s health reporter after working in public affairs and communications for MGM Resorts International. She previously worked as an editor and a reporter at the RJ. The University of Colorado graduate also worked as a reporter at newspapers in Colorado. She is a native of Oregon.
With COVID-19 at medium levels in Clark County, the health district recommends indoor mask use for those 65 and older or with underlying health conditions.
The Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health seeks participants for a study of an experimental drug in people with brain plaque build-up but normal cognitive function.
The Thanksgiving holiday is likely partially to blame for a steep increase in cases in the past week in Clark County and statewide.
The move aims to ease a shortage of pediatric nurses as hospital units remain full.
In the federal lawsuit, the Las Vegas nurse, who was fired after being denied a a religious exemption to a COVID-19 vaccination mandate, claims discrimination and retaliation.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continued to rise in the past week both in Clark County and the state, though no major spike has been seen.
The Nevada Hospital Association calls on the governor’s office to help with pediatric unit staffing and crowding.
Two women died this month from complications from influenza, according to the Southern Nevada Health District.
Higher cases numbers are concerning, though a facility where a case of Candida auris is identified may not be where the patient acquired the germ.
Gwen Vaughn took care of her mother with Parkinson’s at home until the disease progressed to where Nancy needed to enter a memory care facility. Then Gwen herself was diagnosed with the disease at age 48.
While hospitalizations remain relatively low in Clark County and statewide, pediatric units continue to be stressed by respiratory infections, including RSV.
The machine, which also offers free naxolone and pregnancy tests, is meant to reduce HIV risk and treat opioid overdoses.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating listeria infections in Clark County and Michigan.
As COVID-19 cases edge up both statewide and in Clark County and Thanksgiving approaches, health authorities advise taking precautions.
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