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)
Las Vegas police said a pedestrian was killed when they were hit by a vehicle near Sloan Lane and of East Charleston Boulevard on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. (Glenn Puit/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)
Neighboring towns in Clark County, Logandale and Overton, are experiencing effects of the coronavirus. Grant M. Bowler elementary students wave to their teachers during a teacher parade in Logandale on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Gas stations are grocery stores in both towns are taking processions to help keep the threat of coronavirus to a minimum.
Las Vegas police said a pedestrian was killed when they were hit by a vehicle Sloan Lane south of E. Charleston Boulevard.
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)
Businesses in the Arts District have commissioned local artists to paint murals on the boards covering their doors and windows. When the boards are removed, they will be auctioned off to raise money for those affected by the coronavirus shutdowns. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
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)
Neighboring towns in Clark County, Logandale and Overton, are experiencing effects of the coronavirus. Grant M. Bowler elementary students wave to their teachers during a teacher parade in Logandale on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Gas stations are grocery stores in both towns are taking steps to help keep the threat of coronavirus to a minimum.
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)
Neighboring towns in Clark County, Logandale and Overton, are experiencing effects of the coronavirus. Grant M. Bowler elementary students wave to their teachers during a teacher parade in Logandale on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Gas stations are grocery stores in both towns are taking processions to help keep the threat of coronavirus to a minimum.
Gov. Steve Sisolak on Tuesday signed a new order banning any gathering of 10 or more people in Nevada in another step the state has taken to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. (James Schaeffer / 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
Mail delivery and services at post offices continues despite the coronavirus crisis. (Glenn Puit/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.
With casinos across the country temporarily shutting down to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, operators are facing a period with zero income and a limited supply of cash. In many cases, workers are still receiving some pay and benefits. A recent report from Macquarie Research found that some operators have as little as five months before they run out of cash.
Community Ambulance and the American Red Cross are sponsoring blood drives to help with a severe blood shortage in the Las Vegas Valley.
One person and a dog were found dead after a fire in a detached structure adjacent to a house near East Monroe Avenue and North Betty Lane in east Las Vegas on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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)
Isolated showers depart when gusty winds move in probably remain through Wednesday, March 25, when another storm front is expected. (Michael Quine/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)
Polar Shades is a company in Las Vegas that creates window shades, but they are willing to convert their manufacturing plant to make protective equipment for first responders and health care workers— if they could get the materials. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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)
Yesco workers remove the Pabst Blue Ribbon neon sign at Fremont Street and Las Vegas Boulevard on Monday, March 23, 2020. The sign, which has been at the location for five years, will be displayed at the Neon Museum. A museum representative said a replacement neon sign is in the works. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
