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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.

The Southern Nevada Health District released an updated report on local flu statistics that revealed no deaths and fewer cases. Precautions related to the coronavirus are playing a part, as well as the time of year.

A 34-year-old Clark County school teacher stayed out of the classroom all last week, she said, for fear of infecting her students with the new coronavirus.

A 34-year-old Clark County school teacher stayed out of the classroom all last week, she said, for fear of infecting her students with the new coronavirus.

Clark County commissioners approve a land deal transfer to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ for a medical school expansion.

The Clark County Board of Commissioners approved a property transfer to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ on Tuesday.

When it comes to coronavirus, there’s no question a lot of people are worried. 8 News Now took some of the questions viewers had posed and decided to ask a local expert.