Telebriefing – Friday, March 27, 2020.
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and UMC Director of Infectious Disease Dr. Shadaba Asad discussed COVID-19 precautions and other information related to the coronavirus pandemic.
In a post on his social media platforms, festival founder Pasquale Rotella confirmed that EDC remains scheduled for May 15-17 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway despite coronavirus concerns that have sideline scads of other live music events. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
City of Las Vegas staff cleaned and disinfected four playgrounds at area parks on March 26. Las Vegas is opting to keep parks open during the coronavirus pandemic. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
House-flipping companies like Zillow, Offerpad and Opendoor have temporarily stopped buying homes in Las Vegas because of the spread of coronavirus.
Lee’s Discount Liquor stores across the Las Vegas Valley closed at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, the company announced on Twitter. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Some companies have a need for extra help in the wake of changes from the coronavirus pandemic. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Gov. Steve Sisolak on Friday issued a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state to help stop the spread of coronavirus. (Facebook/Gov. Steve Sisolak)
Grocery shopping in Las Vegas is not what it used to be even just a few weeks ago. The coronavirus pandemic has left shoppers overbuying and hoarding basic necessities, leaving others without any supplies.
Local doggy day care and animal shelter programs are operating under new protocols instituted in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Heard Elementary School reported the Clark County School District’s first case of COVID-19 on Thursday, March 19, 2020. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Little Darlings strip club is offering drive-through strip shows for those who want to indulge in some adult entertainment, but do not want to enter the building amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Day care centers close as enrollment dwindles due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Construction on Allegiant Stadium continues as every other business around it is being asked to close down to stop the spread of coronavirus.
McCarran International Airport will remain open because it falls under “essential” business. The concerns that McCarran would close come after Gov. Steve Sisolak’s announcement that he ordered all nonessential business to close for 30 days to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak’s 30 day nonessential business closure shuts down 440 licensed casinos and leaves tens of thousands of employees out of work.
Fashion Show Mall has temporarily closed for business, just a day after Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all casinos, restaurants, bars and other nonessential businesses for 30 days. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
With the NHL season put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Golden Knights are finding various ways to keep themselves busy.
Mike and Helen Godfrey traveled from Washington, England, to Las Vegas to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Tourists like David and Emma Walker, who are visiting from Scotland, found out about MGM Resorts’ property closures through Google, instead of the Luxor where they are currently staying. The Walkers are upset with how MGM has handled the situation by not making their customers aware of the closures first. (Cassie Soto/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Governor Steve Sisolak gives an update on the status of COVID-19 in Nevada.
Governor Steve Sisolak gives an update on the status of COVID-19 in Nevada.