Public health officials say it will take a year to 18 months to fully validate any potential vaccine.
Starbucks says it’s moving to a to-go model for all its stores in the U.S. and Canada for at least two weeks over concern about the new coronavirus.
On Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that “for the next 8 weeks, organizers cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more” in the United States.
Wynn Resorts Ltd. is set to close its Las Vegas properties 14 days beginning 5 p.m. Tuesday to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.
Spokesman Ron Reese said the company will work with team members impacted by the school closings in the Las Vegas community, and will “continue taking the recommended precautions necessary to keep our team members and guests safe.”
While his Las Vegas restaurants remain open at least temporarily, Jose Andres announces closure of those in Washington, D.C., area because “we need to take care of every one of you.”
Gov. Steve Sisolak on Sunday ordered the closure of all Nevada K-12 schools to slow the spread of COVID-19, beginning Monday. He said free meal programs would resume soon.
The Federal Reserve on Sunday took emergency action and slashed the short-term interest rate to zero and eases banking rules to encourage lending.
The central bank said it will keep rates at nearly zero until it feels confident the economy has weathered recent events.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he would like to see aggressive measures such as a 14-day national shutdown.
Three Las Vegas companies operate Maryland casinos that will be closed Monday by order of Gov. Larry Hogan.
The decision by President Reuven Rivlin was announced by his office after he consulted with leaders of all of the parties elected to parliament.
What goes up must come down, at least temporarily.
The impact of 9/11 and the coronavirus have differences and similarities, but experts believe the economic damage to Southern Nevada could last several months.
Most Raiders players kept quiet throughout the voting period for the NFL’s new collective bargaining agreement, but some spoke up on Twitter on Sunday.
The NHL informed teams it will be at least a full seven days before they can open practice facilities during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report by Sportsnet.
Shoppers will still be able to purchase items from the respective brands online and its subscription businesses, according to the company.
Previously booked private events are being considered on a case-by-case basis. The Divine Cafe at the Springs Preserve will also close.
Caesars Entertainment said in a statement: “We are taking these bold measures now and look forward to welcoming guests back to enjoy world-class entertainment experiences as soon as we are able.”
Police said the victim was working on his vehicle in the parking lot of the complex when he was approached by three men.
The company has locations in the Las Vegas Valley as well as a factory store at the Prizm Outlets in Primm.
Las Vegas churches are finding ways to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic that has virtually shut down much of the valley.
County officials talked about the local supply chain and why residents do not need to engage in panic buying.
He’s won the respect of Democratic and Republican lawmakers, along with Trump administration officials.
The Academy of Country Music Awards event, originally scheduled to be held in Las Vegas April 5, has been postponed.
The incident occurred last week on a flight from Las Vegas to Boise, Idaho. Flight records show that the pilots began a rapid, 6-minute descent from 39,000 feet to 22,000 feet.
The move goes into effect Sunday evening through March 31, a statement from the company said.
Regulators in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Illinois have ordered casinos closed to stop the coronavirus and Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming is complying at four locations.
She was found Sunday morning on the 10000 block of Laurelwood Lake Avenue.
Las Vegas’ economy was humming along — and then the coronavirus hit.