Public Communications Specialist Chris Erickson, Clark CountyAgency
Latest Coronavirus Developments
In an effort to provide the latest information with regards to the Coronavirus situation in the area - this is an update with today's developments. A lot happened and this a fluid situation.
1. The Southern Nevada Health District has received reports of 3 new presumptive positive COVID19 cases in Clark County. Investigations are in the preliminary phase, additional information as it becomes available. There are 8 cases in Clark County – 7 presumptive positives and 1 that has been confirmed by the CDC. There are now a total of 11 statewide.
2. Tonight, Governor Steve Sisolak declared a state of emergency in Nevada due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The declaration will frees up additional resources to fight COVID-19 around the state. The governor and state leaders are continuing to work on getting more Coronavirus testing kits into Nevada along with working on private and public sector partners to slow the spread of the virus.
3. Due to continuing concerns about the spread of Coronavirus, Clark County is canceling large community events scheduled to be held at its Parks and Recreation Department facilities until further notice. The cancellations affect events expected to have an attendance of 250 or more including Tacos and Tamales at Desert Breeze Park on Saturday, March 28, and Jazz in the Park at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, on Saturdays May 9, 23, 16, 30 and June 6. Groups with reservation inquiries are directed to contact the Clark County Parks and Recreation Department at (702) 455-8200. North Las Vegas and Henderson are also canceling their large city-run events.
4. The Clark County School District is suspending all athletic events, assemblies and extra-curricular events until further notice over Coronavirus fears. In addition, the district is removing salad bars at school cafeterias. Classes will continue, no planned school closures at the moment. Safekey and other after school all-stars programs will continue to operate.
5. Out of an abundance of caution, UNLV will transition to remote instruction beginning Monday, March 23, immediately following spring break.
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Children must attend school 180 days per year.
Does anyone know if these "tele-courses" count as full school days?
If you see it, please post it.
Thx
If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.
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