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🌱 High Level Of COVID In Las Vegas + Beam Kills Driver + Free Tests

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Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Las Vegas Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

First, today's weather:

Very hot; breezy in the p.m.. High: 110 Low: 83.

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Here are the top three stories today in Las Vegas:

  1. A high level of COVID has been reported in the Las Vegas area. The Southern Nevada Health District is recommending people wear masks in public indoor places and stay up to date on their vaccines as Clark County reaches a high community level for COVID-19. Vaccination and testing centers offered by the Health District are located throughout Clark County. (Las Vegas Sun)
  2. A driver died on Friday morning after a beam fell onto their car on southbound U.S. 95 in the northwest valley. According to a Highway Patrol spokesperson, an overloaded construction truck carrying equipment had hit an early warning beam which knocked it out of place; it then fell onto a sedan following behind. The driver, who was the only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene. (News3LV)
  3. Instead of chips, this Las Vegas vending machine gives away free COVID tests. The machine is located at the Bonneville Transit Center and offers take-home Covid tests packed inside that are 100 percent free. The machine can be accessed up to five times per month by scanning a QR code on the machine with your phone or typing in this web link. (News3LV)

Today in Las Vegas:

  • Vitalant Community Blood Drive, At Sahara West Library (11:00 AM)
  • Family Robotics: Virtual Reality, At West Las Vegas Library (1:00 PM)
  • Crafternoon, At Rainbow Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Jack Binion's Steak is now open at Bally's as the resort transitions to Horseshoe Casino. (Eater Vegas)
  • Here's why right now is the best time to go try out some Las Vegas restaurants. (KNPR)
  • If you're looking for a furry friend, check out this list of adoptable animals in the Las Vegas area. (Las Vegas Patch)
  • According to UNLV research, NV's most common jobs rarely pay enough to pay the rent. (Nevada Current)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Dominique-Noelle Rafael

About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!

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