By Kirk Kern Self-quarantining restriction have lightened up, but that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily safe to go out in public. Do you want to be trapped on an airplane with a bunch of people you don’t know for a couple of hours? Not me. How about staying a a big hotel with thousands of guests? Again, that would be a no. But there are still vacation options, particularly … [Read more...] about Zion National Park: Spectacular … and safe
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Nevadans Need to Know It’s Safe to See Their Dentist
By Mark Funke, DDS - Nevada Dental Association President If you’re among the thousands of Nevadans who have been putting off a trip to the dentist, you should know that it’s not only safe, but crucial, that you come back for the care you need. Dental offices in Nevada were ordered to close in March – one of the first to do so – for all but emergency procedures to … [Read more...] about Nevadans Need to Know It’s Safe to See Their Dentist
How Caregivers Can Adapt to the New Normal
StatePoint The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life for the 44 million caregivers in the U.S. and the people they care for, with social distancing creating new routines, concerns and challenges. Courtesy of Autism Speaks and Gillette Judith and Jack Ursitti use a razor designed for caregivers and their loved ones. To help caregivers adapt to the new normal, Judith … [Read more...] about How Caregivers Can Adapt to the New Normal
Public Reminded to Wear Face Coverings, Socially Distance When in County Buildings
Anyone headed to a County community center, permit office or any other County building is reminded to wear a face covering and practice social distancing in order to comply with the governor’s directive aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus. An appropriate face covering fully covers a person’s nose and mouth, and could be a homemade cloth covering, scarf, … [Read more...] about Public Reminded to Wear Face Coverings, Socially Distance When in County Buildings
Air Quality Dust Advisory Issued for Sunday
The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability has issued a dust advisory for Sunday, June 28, to advise residents and local construction sites of the possibility of elevated levelsof blowing dust due to the forecast of high winds in our area. Airborne dust is a form of inhalable air pollution called particulate matter or PM, which aggravates respiratory … [Read more...] about Air Quality Dust Advisory Issued for Sunday