Alcohol is now allowed in curbside meal pickups in Las Vegas. The city of Las Vegas has responded to calls to allow restaurants offering curbside pickup service to include alcohol in those meals. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
When Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered Nevada businesses closed, he let construction workers stay on the job, deeming homebuilding and other construction “essential” lines of work.
The pop star was planning to drop her sixth LP, “Chromatica,” on April 10, but she’s made the “tough decision” to push back the launch following the coronavirus outbreak. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The massive gains represent a more than 10% rebound from a three-year low. Democrats, Republicans and Trump administration officials have indicated a deal on the nearly $2 trillion stimulus was likely very close. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The U.S. Department of Labor released the shattering numbers on Thursday. Jobless claims had been as low as 282,000 the previous week. The 3.28 million jobless claims for last week is more than double the 1.5 million new claims that analysts were expecting. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Take art classes with your kids. Install a bidet. Practice yoga. Buy houseplants. Catch up your streaming queue. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Construction of Allegiant Stadium is unlikely to affected by the coronavirus outbreak that is having an impact on just about every industry across the Las Vegas Valley. (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)
RJ reporter Bailey Schulz talks about how much Las Vegas Casino companies are losing and how the Emergency bill could help if they run out of money or need help recouping what was lost.
Teachers with O’Roarke Elementary School participated in a parade around the neighborhoods where their students live. The staff of the school wanted to bring something positive to their students even though the schools are closed down due to the coronavirus. Many of the participants decorated their cars and brought along their pets to showcase to them while driving by. Some of the teachers and students made signs to show that they all miss one another and can’t wait to see everyone when school opens back up.
Las Vegas law firm sues China over coronavirus outbreak.
A Las Vegas law firm filed a class-action lawsuit Monday, accusing the Chinese government of engaging “in a campaign of misinformation and lies” to cover up the severity of the coronavirus outbreak.
Clark County School District is distributing food for students, Monday through Friday mornings at 22 locations across the Valley.
The latest on crime and police response during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some of the takeaways from Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo and Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson. (Renee Summerour and MIchael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The neighboring towns of Logandale and Overton, northeast of Las Vegas, are experiencing the effects of coronavirus, with closed schools and playgrounds and fewer items in grocery stores. (Elizabeth Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Members of both sides of the aisle of the U.S. Senate announced the deal with the White House in the early morning hours on Wednesday. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Clarence House released a statement confirming the diagnosis: “The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus. He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health.” The prince’s wife, Camilla, does not have the virus. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Reed family was living a normal life at the beginning of March. Fast forward a few weeks and now the family of six is in quarantine after finding out their 11-year-old daughter, Madison, tested positive for coronavirus. (Cassie Soto/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV School of Medicine is conducting curbside testing for coronavirus. Testing is by appointment only for individuals who are exhibiting symptoms as defined by the CDC. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas residents get out to enjoy the snow at Lee Canyon on Mount Charleston. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
House-flipping companies like Zillow, Offerpad and Opendoor have temporarily stopped buying homes in Las Vegas because of the spread of coronavirus.
Grocery stores and other retailers have raised employee pay as they work to meet customer demand during the coronavirus pandemic. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Two more patients in Clark County with COVID-19 have died, bringing the total number of deaths in the state and in Nevada’s most populous county to four, the Southern Nevada Health District announced on Monday, March 23. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reminds businesses in Clark County that all nonessential businesses are to be shut down as mandated by Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, due to the coronavirus crises. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
The Las Vegas Strip’s leading nightlife company has let go of nearly its entire workforce, leaving about 1,600 staffers suddenly unemployed, due to the shutdowns during the coronavirus crisis. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Amazon Prime Delays Are
Now as Long as a Month.
As of Sunday, many non-essential
items ordered with Prime delivery are
showing an April 21 delivery date.
An Amazon spokesperson released a
statement regarding the blanket delay.
To serve our customers in need while also helping to ensure the safety of our associates, we’ve changed our logistics, transportation, supply chain, purchasing, and third-party seller processes .., Amazon Statement, via Vox.
… to prioritize stocking and delivering items that are a higher priority for our customers. This has resulted in some of our delivery promises being longer than usual, Amazon Statement, via Vox.
Faced with brick and mortar shortages,
shoppers have turned to Amazon
for their supplies in droves.
Amazon announced that it was “temporarily
prioritizing” essentials items in its warehouses,
so that it “can more quickly receive, restock
and deliver these products to customers.”.
The items include “household staples,
medical supplies, and other
high-demand products.”
As of Sunday, many nonessential items ordered with Prime delivery are showing an April 21 delivery date. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Southern Nevada governments are closing playgrounds amid concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. The county is restricting public access to its park restroom facilities as well. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Lake Mead National Recreation Area announced more closures to park operations on Sunday, March 22, in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
The World Health Organization has called the spread of coronavirus misinformation an “infodemic.” (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Federal Reserve announced several new measures on Monday. Among the announced programs
is a further commitment of $300 billion “supporting the flow of credit” for Main Street businesses. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)