UMC is now prescribing Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 outpatients.
 
UMC is now prescribing Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 outpatients.

UMC is now prescribing Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 outpatients.
University Medical Center on Tuesday began prescribing Hdroxychloroquine to high-risk emergency room patients who test positive for COVID-19.
but do not require immediate hospitalization.
UMC is the first Las Vegas-area hospital to dispense it on an outpatient basis, taking a cutting-edge position nationally in the use of the controversial experimental drug.
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In a move aimed at preventing hoarding.
Gov. Steve Sisolak on March 24 signed an emergency order limiting the use of hydroxychloroquine to those who are hospitalized. .
About a week ago, the state issued a dispensing waiver allowing hospitals to provide the drug to patients well enough to be sent home rather than admitted

US weekly jobless claims jump by 6.6 million – VIDEO
 
US weekly jobless claims jump by 6.6 million – VIDEO

Jobless claims reached more than 16 million Americans on April 9. This equates to 10 percent of the workforce who have lost their jobs in the last three weeks. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Trump Slams Mail-In Voting
 
Trump Slams Mail-In Voting

Trump Slams
Mail-In Voting.
With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic affecting nearly every aspect of life, several states are making adjustments to their primary election procedures. .
Many states have already postponed their elections to later dates, or have called for mail-in voting.
President Donald Trump criticized the idea of voting by mail on Twitter, saying Republicans lose out in the process.
Republicans should fight very hard when it comes to state wide mail-in voting. Democrats are clamoring for it. Tremendous potential for voter fraud, and for whatever reason, doesn’t work out well for Republicans, President Donald Trump via Twitter.
Easier access to voting by mail could affect
Trump’s bid for reelection this year, especially
in swing states where margins could be very thin

John Prine, country-folk singer, dies at 73 – VIDEO
 
John Prine, country-folk singer, dies at 73 – VIDEO

John Prine died due to complications caused by COVID-19 at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee on April 7. The singer-songwriter is counted as one the favorite artists by the likes of Bob Dylan and Kris Kristofferson. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Experts explain why your pets aren’t likely to transmit COVID-19 – VIDEO
 
Experts explain why your pets aren’t likely to transmit COVID-19 – VIDEO

With recent news of a tiger at the Bronx Zoo testing positive for COVID-19, many have begun to worry whether animals can transmit the virus. According to Karen Terio, chief of the Zoological Pathology Program at the University of Illinois, there’s no need to panic. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Pandemic has led to a global drop in air pollution – VIDEO
 
Pandemic has led to a global drop in air pollution – VIDEO

Satellite images from the European Space Agency have shown that air pollution levels around the world have decreased as a result of the slowing of industrial activity. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Lady Gaga Announces COVID-19 Benefit Concert
 
Lady Gaga Announces COVID-19 Benefit Concert

Lady Gaga Announces
COVID-19 Benefit Concert.
Lady Gaga made the announcement during a World Health Organization call on Monday.
The global televised special will take place
April 18, according to Lady Gaga.
and proceeds will help fund protective
equipment for health-care professionals.
We are all so very grateful to all of the health-care professionals across the country and the world who are on the front lines during COVID-19, Lady Gaga, via WHO call.
Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert will co-host the event.
which will feature characters from ‘Sesame Street’
and several musical guests.
Other artists who will be participating include
Alanis Morissette, Billie Eilish, Elton John.
John Legend, Lizzo,
Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder.
The special will be broadcast live on April 18 at
8 p.m. EST on ABC, NBC, ViacomCBS Networks
and iHeartMedia

Lady Gaga announces COVID-19 benefit concert – VIDEO
 
Lady Gaga announces COVID-19 benefit concert – VIDEO

Lady Gaga made the announcement during a World Health Organization call on Monday. The global televised special will take place April 18, and proceeds will help fund protective equipment for health-care professionals. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Boris Johnson rushed to ICU after COVID-19 symptoms worsen – VIDEO
 
Boris Johnson rushed to ICU after COVID-19 symptoms worsen – VIDEO

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at St. Thomas’ Hospital in London. A new statement released from his office on April 6 has revealed that his COVID-19 caused
symptoms have “worsened.” (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

HBO makes programming available for free – VIDEO
 
HBO makes programming available for free – VIDEO

HBO is making 500 hours of programming available at no cost for a limited time. The #StayHomeBoxOffice programming will be available to stream without a subscription on HBO Now and HBO Go. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Over 1M people have been infected with COVID-19 worldwide – VIDEO
 
Over 1M people have been infected with COVID-19 worldwide – VIDEO

According to Johns Hopkins University, as of April 3, more than 1,033,000 people have been infected with coronavirus. The U.S. has the most reported cases, with nearly a quarter of a million infections. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Amazon blocks sale of N95 masks to public – VIDEO
 
Amazon blocks sale of N95 masks to public – VIDEO

Amazon established a new section of its website where U.S.-accredited hospitals or state or federal agencies can apply for supplies. N95 masks, surgical masks, facial shields, surgical gowns, surgical
gloves and large-volume sanitizers are among the restricted items. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Democratic National Convention postponed – VIDEO
 
Democratic National Convention postponed – VIDEO

The Democratic National Convention was set to take place over four days in the middle of July. Democratic officials have now confirmed the convention will take place the week of Aug. 17. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

US weekly jobless claims jump to 6.6 million – VIDEO
 
US weekly jobless claims jump to 6.6 million – VIDEO

The U.S. Labor Department reported 6.6 million people filed for unemployment insurance in the past week. A reported 10 million people have filed over the past two weeks. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

When will self-employed get unemployment money in Nevada? – VIDEO
 
When will self-employed get unemployment money in Nevada? – VIDEO

President Donald Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act into law March 27. It allows states to expand unemployment insurance benefits, including to independent contractors, self-employed and gig workers. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Much uncertainty for UNLV football amid coronavirus pandemic
 
Much uncertainty for UNLV football amid coronavirus pandemic

North Carolina coach Mack Brown warns a season might not take place.
UNLV is scheduled to play its first season at Allegiant Stadium.
This also is the first season under Rebels coach Marcus Arroyo.
Kenyon Oblad hopes to remain UNLV’s starting quarterback.
Running back Charles Williams comes off a 1,000-yard season

Can coronavirus live on shoes? – VIDEO
 
Can coronavirus live on shoes? – VIDEO

The COVID-19 pandemic has already raised questions about how long the virus can live on clothing. But what about shoes? (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Nevada gets an A for social distancing
 
Nevada gets an A for social distancing

In an interactive Scoreboard by tech company Unacast, organizations can measure and understand the efficacy of social distancing. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Lady Gaga delays new album release – VIDEO
 
Lady Gaga delays new album release – VIDEO

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)

Dow rallies more than 2,000 points on stimulus hopes – VIDEO
 
Dow rallies more than 2,000 points on stimulus hopes – VIDEO

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)

US weekly jobless claims soar to record-breaking 3.28M – VIDEO
 
US weekly jobless claims soar to record-breaking 3.28M – VIDEO

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)

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