Dr. Fermin Leguen announced plans to retire as district health officer of the Southern Nevada Health District.
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Many Las Vegas Valley gyms had exceptions that allowed them to operate pools without lifeguards. The Southern Nevada Health District is ending those exceptions.
The tranquilizer xylazine has been detected in the local illicit drug supply, according to the Southern Nevada Health District.
Southern Nevada Health District officials are urging Clark County residents to help prevent the spread of the mosquitoes, which were found in 43 ZIP codes last year.
In the annual report, Clark County fared better than the Nevada and national averages in adult obesity but worse in adult smoking.
Health officials are urging Clark County residents to be on the lookout for potential mosquito breeding grounds in their area.