In The News: Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Vox

Verizon didn’t keep up with requirements meant to stop the spread of a dangerous bacteria.

Guardian

The positive test was revealed the same day the CDC reported that there have been 21 confirmed cases across the US

PBS

There’s been an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Clark County. We examine why and look at new program to survey wastewater to detect coronavirus outbreaks early. Plus, a new statewide program aims to bring more funding and financial services to small businesses owned by minorities and women in Nevada.

PBS

There’s been an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Clark County. We examine why and look at new program to survey wastewater to detect coronavirus outbreaks early. Plus, a new statewide program aims to bring more funding and financial services to small businesses owned by minorities and women in Nevada.

KSNV-TV: News 3

The culprit here is a fungus that for some people can be very dangerous.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

As reports of drug-resistant fungus ‘Candida Auris’ circulate around Southern Nevada hospitals, medical experts told 8 News Now everyone should be aware, but only a specific group of people should be concerned.

Las Vegas Review Journal

A new wave of COVID-19 infections has hit southern Nevada, caused by a new omicron subvariant, decreased immunity and riskier behavior, a senior official of the Southern Nevada Health District said on Wednesday.

Las Vegas Review Journal

A fresh wave of COVID-19 infections has hit Southern Nevada, triggered by a new omicron subvariant, waning immunity and riskier behavior, a top official with the Southern Nevada Health District said Wednesday.

Pahrump Valley Times

A fresh wave of COVID-19 infections has hit Southern Nevada, triggered by a new omicron subvariant, waning immunity and riskier behavior, a top official with the Southern Nevada Health District said Wednesday.

Yahoo!

For two years, the pandemic has disrupted the event industry. Numerous weddings, bat and bar mitzvahs, milestone birthdays, conferences and large social gatherings worldwide were canceled or postponed.

Huffington Post

COVID isn't going away. Here's what to consider if you're hosting a wedding, big birthday party or any other large gathering.

Healthline

Coronavirus cases have dropped dramatically in the United States since their peak in January. As the Omicron wave has subsided, mask policies and other mitigation measures have fallen by the wayside, and states have scaled back their COVID-19 data reporting.