It seems as if COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, has infiltrated each and every part of daily life, with all attention focused squarely on containing the virus’ spread and “an abundance of caution” becoming the new catchphrase.
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Seeking to assuage concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak held a Sunday, March 15 press conference to provide and update Nevadans on actions and guidance issued by the state of Nevada to prepare for and mitigate the spread of the virus.
President Trump asked Americans to follow new guidelines to fight the COVID-19 outbreak for the next 15 days and suggested the U.S. may be dealing with the virus until “July or August.”
On Sunday, Dr. Marianne Hazelitt began her quest to be tested for COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus.
The Southern Nevada Health District on Monday also reported 19 new cases, bringing the county’s total to 35, and raised the risk of contracting the virus to “moderate.”
A number of Pahrump businesses stepped up to assist feeding area school students during the COVID-19 pandemic that has brought about the closure of all K-12 schools in Nevada.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, officials from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), have announced that the agency, till further notice, will only serve customers by appointment only, effective Monday, March 16, according to a news release.
Gov. Steve Sisolak announced on Sunday the closure of all K-12 schools in the state through April 6, at a minimum, to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Nevada is the most recent state to shutter all its schools in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Last updated on Sunday, March 15 at 9:30 a.m. Smith’s hours in Pahrump updated.
Officials at Honeybee Home assisted living facility and other similar facilities in Pahrump are taking precautions against COVID-19.
Updated list: The Smith Center is canceling shows. Schools are being impacted. Find latest news here.
Work has begun to bring the historic Exchange Club in Beatty back to life, possibly by the end of this year.
Mystery fans rejoice! For the next five weeks opportunities abound for live theater whodunits with a production of “Murder Most Fowl” by Pahrump’s own Shadow Mountain Community Players at the Nevada Treasure RV Resort, and an original ghost story mystery by Master Mystery Productions at the Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley Junction.
As much as I look forward to spring and the frenzy of planting out my garden, spring also brings weeds. They begin to appear around the same time that my first seedlings are starting to sprout.
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