COVID-19 Q&A 8/19
 
COVID-19 Q&A 8/19

Dr. Brian Labus, Epidemiologist with the UNLV School of Public Health and the governor’s medical advisory team, and RJ Health reporter Mary Hynes cover the latest topics surrounding COVID-19 in Nevada.
Topics this week:
1. COVID-19 NOW A MAJOR CAUSE OF DEATH IN NEVADA, MORE THAN FLU.
2. CURRENT COVID-19 RATES: DEATHS, TESTING, HOSPITALIZATIONS
3. CCSD BACK TO SCHOOL DISTANCE LEARNING: COVID-19 TRANSMISSION AT HOME 
4. CCSD BACK TO SCHOOL DISTANCE LEARNING: IMMUNIZATIONS, FLU SHOT

Summer college in-person classes offer insight into upcoming fall semester
 
Summer college in-person classes offer insight into upcoming fall semester

In May, the Nevada System of Higher Education announced colleges and universities could resume in-person classes this fall and on a limited basis for the summer, starting July 1. Only a handful of classes — typically, science labs and career/technical programs — were offered in-person this summer at Las Vegas Valley campuses. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

‘School Daze’ facilities opening for school children – Video
 
‘School Daze’ facilities opening for school children – Video

The county program “School Daze” is designed for students between 5 and 12 years old and is set to include educational time, games, arts and crafts, sports and more. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

CCSD reopening plan and distance learning prep – Video
 
CCSD reopening plan and distance learning prep – Video

Interview with RJ education reporter Aleks Appleton about Clark County School District’s reopening plan and distance learning preparation for the upcoming school year. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

CCSD behind controversial budget proposal – Video
 
CCSD behind controversial budget proposal – Video

CCSD Superintendent Jesus Jara denied Monday that a funding proposal originated with the district. But emails show the district asked for it to be included in the Nevada Legislature’s special session.

Defund CCSD Police Rally
 
Defund CCSD Police Rally

Students and school counselors gathered Wednesday afternoon to call for defunding the Clark County School District Police Department.

CCSD reopening plan revealed – Video
 
CCSD reopening plan revealed – Video

A plan to reopen schools in the Clark County School District emerged ahead of schedule Tuesday morning. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Clark County School District Educator of the Year – VIDEO
 
Clark County School District Educator of the Year – VIDEO

Kenneth Brown was named the High School New Educator of the Year award on Wednesday, May 6. The award is presented to first-year teachers. Brown teaches English and African American studies at Sierra Vista High School. (Clark County School District)

CCSD students have Wi-Fi brought to them on school buses – VIDEO
 
CCSD students have Wi-Fi brought to them on school buses – VIDEO

The Clark County School District rolls out school buses equipped with Wi-Fi hot spots on 13 routes throughout the Las Vegas Valley to help students access online learning materials during school closures. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto

Lines move quickly through CCSD food distribution sites – VIDEO
 
Lines move quickly through CCSD food distribution sites – VIDEO

Individuals pick up packaged meals from Clark County School District food distribution sites on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2020: Basic Academy of International Studies in Henderson and Kelly Elementary School in Las Vegas. (Elizabeth Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

YMCA opens curbside pickup for free lunches for kids in Las Vegas – VIDEO
 
YMCA opens curbside pickup for free lunches for kids in Las Vegas – VIDEO

The YMCA of Southern Nevada in conjunction with with the Clark County School District is furnishing a drive-thru for a free lunch program at the Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, Durango Hills YMCA and SkyView YMCA in Las Vegas. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Wind Symphony: Virtual Band Project
 
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Wind Symphony: Virtual Band Project

In the first week of the CCSD closure, students took the time to individually record their parts to a conducting/click track that Mr. Seaton sent them.
After the remote recordings were finished, teachers combined the recordings and syncing the video to create, “Down a Country Lane”

Distance Learning challenges for Clark County School District – VIDEO
 
Distance Learning challenges for Clark County School District – VIDEO

Renee Summerour sits down with RJ reporter Aleksandra Appleton to discuss the challenges the Clark County School District is facing with Distance Learning, a program that was slated to begin Monday, March 23. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas workers line up at career center after layoffs
 
Las Vegas workers line up at career center after layoffs

Lines formed early Tuesday morning at the One Stop Career Center after school closures and layoffs in the Las Vegas tourism industry. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Sisolak on COVID-19 kits, school closures
 
Sisolak on COVID-19 kits, school closures

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak opened his press conference on Sunday with a few remarks on Nevada’s current situation regarding COVID-19

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