As uncertainty looms surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus, Nevada colleges and universities are preparing to transition to remote learning.

Last week, we talked to a panel of top epidemiologists to understand the infection risks involved in touching the porous and non-porous surfaces we encounter daily with tech devices. The general advice was not to worry too much about it, but wash your hands. Since then, the coronavirus has reached pandemic-level classification, and our readers have numerous questions and concerns.

A New York woman attending a conference at a Las Vegas Strip casino became sick last weekend with the new coronavirus, health authorities said Wednesday, stoking concerns that a widening outbreak could cripple business in a gambling mecca that attracts more than 40 million visitors a year.

A New York woman attending a conference at a Las Vegas Strip casino became sick last weekend with the new coronavirus, health authorities said Wednesday, stoking concerns that a widening outbreak could cripple business in a gambling mecca that attracts more than 40 million visitors a year.

A New York woman attending a conference at a Las Vegas Strip casino became sick last weekend with the new coronavirus, health authorities said Wednesday, stoking concerns that a widening outbreak could cripple business in a gambling mecca that attracts more than 40 million visitors a year.

Dozens of major conferences, concerts, gatherings or other events have now been limited, postponed or outright canceled in the wake of mounting fears of the spread of the novel coronavirus.

It can’t be argued: whiskey is a comfort. Whiskey is a worthy companion after a day’s work well done, and points to a pleasant path to reflect on days to come. What it’s not is a solution to the threats of the coronavirus that’s now plaguing the globe. To see a hard lesson on this subject, see this article about the tragically mistaken beliefs about alcohol protecting from infection.

A UNLV student went under self-quarantine this week after coming into contact with a person who was possibly exposed to the new coronavirus during recent travel, the university said late Wednesday.

Even as expansions and new developments take place in the Las Vegas Medical District, elected officials in Southern Nevada say more coordination is needed to address the region’s ongoing physician shortage and fragmented medical services.