In The News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
In the span of one week, the impact of coronavirus in Clark County went from less than 10 cases to over 150 as of last Friday, with two reported deaths.
In the span of one week, the impact of coronavirus in Clark County went from less than 10 cases to over 150 as of last Friday, with two reported deaths.
By comparison, 36 million Americans have gotten the flu this season and about 22,000 have died. Children have been more vulnerable than years past with 144 pediatric deaths reported, according to the latest statistics from the CDC. Eight more child deaths were reported this week.
The Clark County Commission and Las Vegas City Council jointly met this week to deliberate plans for the future of a medical and academic hub where both governments say they have made significant investments.
Las Vegas-area officials say a new medical building at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas will help train more doctors but more steps need to be taken to address a physician shortage.
Given the topic of Wednesday’s joint meeting of the Clark County Commission and Las Vegas City Council, the timing couldn’t have been more meaningful.
In the midst of a pandemic, medical student Lauren Hollifield could potentially come face to face with the virus that is emerging in Las Vegas.
Dr. Corrin Sullivan is fortifying the medical infrastructure in Las Vegas.
Panic over a potential novel coronavirus outbreak in Southern Nevada has driven residents to wipe out stocks of nonperishable food items, water and household supplies from local stores in preparation for the worst-case scenario of forced quarantines.
A meeting of minds at the Clark County Government Center addressed the have's and the have not's of the medical field in Southern Nevada Wednesday addressing issues ranging from development of the Las Vegas Medical District to a severe statewide shortage of doctors.
Amid the mounting fears surrounding the new coronavirus, one element of good news: Children, for the most part, are not getting sick. And those who do, typically experience milder symptoms.
Amid the growing fears surrounding the new coronavirus, an element of good news: Kids, for the most part, aren’t getting sick from it. And those who do typically experience milder symptoms.