President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the Oval Office on the day the World Health Organization
declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Speaking for just over ten minutes, Trump announced that he was suspending travel from Europe for 30 days. The E.U. travel suspension will begin on Friday at midnight. The U.K. will not be affected.
Good hygiene is the best defense against COVID-19 according to health experts. Disinfecting surfaces is one of the best ways to combat coronavirus. Tests show that the virus can survive for up to nine days at room temperature. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Queen Mary BioEnterprises Innovation Centre in London is seeking two dozen volunteers to inject themselves with coronavirus. Their intention is to help a company called hVIVO find a vaccine for the disease that has killed almost 4,000 people worldwide so far. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
10 Things You May Not
Know About St. Patrick’s Day.
1. The shortest St. Patrick’s Day
parade only runs for 98 feet and
takes place in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
2. Saint Patrick’s birth name was actually
Maewyn Succat. He changed it to
Patricius after becoming a priest.
3. Shamrocks are said to have
been used by Saint Patrick as a
metaphor for the Holy Trinity.
4. Corned beef doesn’t actually contain corn.
It’s name come from the use
of salt “corns” to cure meat.
5. Saint Patrick famously wore a
light shade of blue, not the traditional
green that is constantly seen.
6. Green became a significant color for
Ireland during its 1641 rebellion. Its importance
then carried over to St. Patrick’s Day.
7. St. Patrick’s Day used to be a strictly
religious and alcohol free holiday in Ireland.
8. Saint Patrick wasn’t actually Irish.
He was born in Britain and kidnapped
by Irish pirates at a young age.
9. In traditional Irish folk tales,
female leprechauns don’t exist.
10. The U.S. has 32 million people of
Irish descent, while Ireland’s total
population is only 4.7 million
Biden Wins
Michigan, Missouri and Mississippi Democratic Primaries.
Based on exit polls conducted by
Edison Media Research, the former
vice president was projected as the
winner of the six state primary day.
Michigan was the biggest prize of the
day with 125 delegates up for grabs.
While Michigan has consistently voted Democrat in modern presidential elections.
the state remarkably flipped for
President Donald Trump in the 2016 election.
In order of delegate count, the other
states holding primaries for the day
were Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota,
Idaho and Washington.
Mississippi and Missouri were
also projected for Biden.
The former vice president was
lifted by black voters in both states.
Former presidential candidate
Andrew Yang endorsed Biden on CNN
following news of his projected wins.
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders
spent four days campaigning in Michigan
leading up to the primary.
The loss there is a
significant blow to his campaign.
Both candidates canceled
campaign rallies in Cleveland
due to coronavirus fears
Based on exit polls conducted by Edison Media Research, the former vice president was projected as the
winner of the six-state primary day. Michigan was the biggest prize of the day with 125 delegates up for grabs. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas land prices have more than doubled since the depths of the Great Recession. Buyers paid a median price of $383,838 per acre last year, up from $166,786 an acre in 2012, according to Colliers International. Land is selling at higher prices as construction gains steam. Developers have packed the valley with apartment complexes, housing tracts, warehouses and other projects in recent years. There have also been more land sales on or near the Strip the past few years.
President Trump signed a bill providing $8.3 billion in emergency funding to
combat the coronavirus outbreaK, Friday, March 6, 2020. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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The former vice president won 9 states out of the 14 participating in the Super Tuesday primaries.
In a new interview with ‘GQ,’ the 24-year-old admitted his body art is linked to insecurity issues. [The face tattoos do] maybe come from a place of insecurity, to where I don’t like how I look .., Post Malone, via ‘GQ’. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The “Hardball” host announced his departure Monday night, March 2, 2020, effective immediately. The anchor recently came under fire for comparing Sen. Bernie Sanders’ victory in the Nevada caucasus to the
Nazi conquest of France in 1940. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
According to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, at least 22 people have been killed throughout
the city and suburbs of Nashville after a tornado destroyed the area early Tuesday morning, March 3, 2020.
Shoppers at Costco stores in the Las Vegas Valley stocked up on bottled water on Monday, March 2. Some were heeding the advice to stock supplies as coronavirus spreads in the U.S. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
As the deadly coronavirus outbreak spreads, you must take measures to protect yourself. Avoid these 6 handwashing errors to prevent spreading the virus. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams said in an interview on ‘Fox & Friends’ that individuals may increase their risk of contracting coronavirus by wearing masks. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
On March 2, campaign officials announced Amy Klobuchar’s decision to suspend her presidential bid. The news comes on the eve of Super Tuesday and just one day after Pete Buttigieg also announced his decision to depart from the race. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The rap group announced the news in a statement to “Rolling Stone:” “Public Enemy and Public Enemy Radio will be moving forward without Flavor Flav, Public Enemy.” (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
With the CDC’s recent warning that COVID-19 – coronavirus – will likely make its way into the United States, it’s important now more than ever to be prepared. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The CEO of Corona maker Constellation brands said sales of the beer are doing just fine. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Coronavirus fears continue to compound along with the number of international cases of the illness. On Friday, Global markets continued their dive, with the main European markets losing between 2 and 3 percent. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Lady Gaga returned with her first solo single in three years on Thursday night. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Coach Marcus Arroyo will head into his first season as UNLV’s coach.
The Rebels will play most of their home games at Allegiant Stadium.
UNLV opens its season against California at Allegiant.
The Rebels’ first Mountain West game is at San Diego State.
The season concludes at home against state rival UNR
10 Golden Knights have scored in their debut in the team’s history.
10 Golden Knights have scored in their debut in the team’s history.
Meet the newest Golden Knights: Robin Lehner and Nick Cousins. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
In early 2019 Las Vegas home prices were rising at the fastest rate in the nation. But Las Vegas ended 2019 with some of the slowest-rising prices in the nation. In December, Southern Nevada prices were up 2.6% year-over-year in December, compared to 3.8% nationwide, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index . Phoenix saw a a 6.5% price gain. Charlotte, North Carolina, saw a 5.3% price gain. Tampa, Florida saw a 5.2% price gain. Prices rose just 1% in Chicago and New York. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
In early 2019 Las Vegas home prices were rising at the fastest rate in the nation. But Las Vegas ended 2019 with some of the slowest-rising prices in the nation. In December, Southern Nevada prices were up 2.6% year-over-year in December, compared to 3.8% nationwide, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index . Phoenix saw a a 6.5% price gain. Charlotte, North Carolina saw a 5.3% price gain. Tampa, Florida saw a 5.2% price gain. Prices rose just 1% in Chicago and New York.
U.S. health officials warned Tuesday it’s inevitable the deadly coronavirus will spread in the US. “It’s not so much a question of if this will happen anymore, but rather more a question of exactly when this will happen” — Dr. Nancy Messonnier, CDC Hospitals are beginning to prepare. Hospitals are reviewing infection control measures, looking at telemedicine to interact with infectious patients, and conserving masks and gloves. The CDC has held 17 calls reaching more than 11,000 companies and organizations, including stadiums, universities, faith leaders, retailers and large corporations. The first clinical trial in the U.S. of a possible coronavirus treatment is underway in Nebraska. The COVID-19 virus has infected more than 80,000 people and killed more than 2,700.
