Coronavirus Update From City of Las Vegas

For more information about the city's reopening plans, please visit http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/welcomeback.

On Jan. 11, Governor Sisolak announced current mitigation measures will continue to be in place for another 30 days.

Brothels, adult entertainment establishments, day clubs and night clubs will remain closed.

All restrictions are statewide. Local governments have the ability to enact stronger measures, especially if counties are experiencing outbreaks and a large amount of hospitalizations.

For a full list of measures, please visithttps://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/current-status-mitigation-measures/.

Visitors

There are currently notravel restrictions in place but we recommend staying tuned to the latest news from our governor's office here: https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/travel-visitors/.

Vaccine Information

Getting Tested

Here is a list of testing locations:https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/find-covid-19-testing-in-nevada/

ACOVID-19 testing site is now open inside Cashman Center.

A calendar of testing events sponsored by the health district is available in English and Spanish on its website at http://www.SNHD.info/covid.

If you testpositive for COVID-19, you will receive a text message from 844-990-0029 with additional information. The Health District asks that you answer the call so we can prevent more infections in our community.

The city has made adjustments to its services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.The public can call 702-229-CARE (2273) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The line will give callers automated options on weekends.

The below list will be regularly updated.

Municipal Court

The city of Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Municipal Court's top priority ishealth and safety of our staff and visitors.

We are taking precautions due to COVID-19, including extending continuance to those who are not comfortable visiting the Regional Justice Center, who may be exhibiting potential signs of illnessor who are in a high-risk category.To avoid high-risk crowding, the traffic windowsare closed until further notice.If you need to make apayment, or reschedule your court date and cannot do so on our website, please call 702-229-5257.

Until December 31, all scheduled in-person appearances (traffic and criminal) will be suspended and continued not less than 60 days. In-custody transport of defendants to Municipal Court will also be suspended during this time and will be accommodated through telecommunication and/or video conferencing. Any requests for release on own recognizance for medical reasons that arise during this time will be granted until further notice. The defendant will be given a date to return not less than 60 days from the date of release.

BusinessLicenses

If you have a city of Las Vegas business license, please email license@lasvegasnevada.gov with reopening or compliance questions. If you have a Clark County business license, please email chap@clarkcountynv.gov

Sewer Services

The citywill waive sewer bill late fees and property liens normally filed on delinquent sewer bills until 30 days after the current city emergency declaration ends. Those who are employed or not suffering financial hardship are encouraged to keep current on their sewer bills.

City of Las Vegas sewer bills may be paid online at https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/sewer. Those with questions regarding sewer bills may email sewerservices@lasvegasnevada.govor call 702-229-1289.

Housing Assistance

The Nevada Attorney Generals Officehascreateda template Lease AddendumandPromissory Note toassist andencourage landlords to work with tenants on a repayment planto keep people in their residencesand to avoid overwhelming the courts.This voluntary document is intended to help landlords receive delinquent rental amounts while helping keep tenants in their homes or places of businessunder a payment plan for back due rents that they can afford.

Utilities & Services

NV Energy, Southwest Gasand the Las Vegas Valley Water District are willing to work with customers right now.

Republic Services remains fully operational in Southern Nevada with no changes to residential collection service at this time. Bulk pickups are continuing as scheduled. For more information, visit http://www.republicservicesvegas.com.

Three Square Food Bank has emergency food centers at 15 schools and 43 other locations for anyone who needs help.Three Square is offering grocery delivery for those in need that are 60+. Visithttp://threesquare.org/helpor call 702-765-4030 to see if you qualify.

Lost Pet ReunificationFees Waived

To help families who might be struggling, fees will bewaived for when the owner picks up their lost petas long asownership can be verified and required documentation provided.This applies to animals that arepicked up by city of Las Vegas Animal Control officers and taken to the Animal Foundation.Call the shelter at 702-955-5932 for more information.

Have You Been Exposed?

COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by a new virus called SARS-CoV-2. The most common symptoms of the disease are fever, persistent coughand shortness of breath. Most people with COVID-19 will have a mild disease but some people will get sicker and may need to be hospitalized.Please click here if you think you have been exposed to or are developing potential symptoms.

Unemployment

Governor Steve Sisolak instructed the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), Employment Security Division to waive the work search requirement and the 7-day wait period for approved unemployment insurance benefits.

To file for unemployment in the State of Nevada, please use the online application available 24/7 athttp://ui.nv.gov/css.html. People unable to file online may file via telephone by calling a UI Claims Call Center between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Northern UI Call Center: 775-684-0350; Southern UI Call Center: 702-486-0350; Rural areas & Out-of-State: 888-890-8211.

Online users canrefer to the resources listed onui.nv.govand the updatedNV Unemployment Insurance (UI) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document athttps://detr.nv.gov/Page/COVID-19_(Coronavirus)_Information_for_Claimants_and_Employers.

ThePUA program is one provision under the federal CARES Act and is designed to offer unemployment benefits to independent contractors and others historically unable to qualify for traditional unemployment insurance benefits:www.employnv.gov.The new filing system is independent of the traditional Unemployment Insurance (UI) system and will facilitate a streamlined method for the public to file for PUA benefits. Claimants will have a dedicated call center for all PUA related questions with a new phone number: 1-800-603-9681.

The following individuals may be eligible for PUA:

Claimants must also be able and available for work as defined in state law, must have prior earnings in Nevada or a job offer to work in Nevada and must not be eligible for any UI benefits, including regular UI, Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation, and State Extended Benefits.

We want your stories about how the Las Vegas community is coming together to help each other. Fill out this form: https://cityoflasvegas.link/InItTogetherSNV,Big or small, if it makes you smile, we'd like to know about it!

Donate blood. There is a dire need in our community right now.Visit http://RedCrossBlood.orgorhttps://www.vitalant.orgtomake an appointment.

Nextdoor, the private social network for neighborhoods, has a help map where you can ask for help or offer help to your neighbors.

The city of Las Vegas is coordinating with Clark County andthe Southern Nevada Health Districtto address health risks posed by the pandemic. Standard precautions already in place at the Courtyard Homeless Resource Centerincludefrequent cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces, making hand-washing stations availableand providing alcohol-based hand sanitizers.Anyone who needs help can visit lasvegasnevda.gov/homeless.

Is Our Water Safe?

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness, like the flu, which is spread person to personthere is no indication that transmission can occur via drinking water supplies.

Southern Nevadas drinking water is treated using a combination of ozonation, filtration and chlorination, which are on the leading edge of water treatment processes and effective at removing contaminants from water. To ensure your water meets or surpasses drinking water standards, we also monitor water quality around the valley 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Southern Nevada Water Authority & Las Vegas Valley Water District do not anticipate any current scenario that would interrupt water availability to our community.We are committed to ensuring your water quality, reliability and security because we know you depend upon it every day.

Rumor Control

For a full list from FEMA, visit https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus-rumor-control.

Is 5G Cell Phone Technology Linked To The Cause Of Coronavirus?

A worldwide online conspiracy theory has attempted to link 5G cell phone technology as being one of the causes of the coronavirus. Many cell towers outside of the U.S. have been set on fire as a result;5G technology does NOT cause coronavirus.

I Got A Call, Text, Or Email Saying I Could Get Financial Help. Is It Legitimate?

There have been reports that scammers are pretending to be the government, contacting people by robocall, text message, email and other outreach. These scammers say they can get people financial help during the COVID-19 pandemic, and then ask for money or personal information, like your Social Security, bank account or credit card number. This is aSCAM.

Dont trust anyone who offers financial help and then asks for money or personal information. Federal and local disaster workers do not solicit or accept money. The Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, U.S. Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control staff never charge for disaster assistance.

The Federal Trade Commissionscams pagehas tips to help youavoid scamsonline, on thephone, by text andthrough email. If you see a scam, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission:ftc.gov/complaint.

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Official information about travel and major events via theLVCVA

Official updates from CCSD

Official info from the CDC

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If you have been victimized by any crime related to the COVID-19 pandemic, please report your experience to the Attorney Generals Office (ag.nv.gov/Complaints/File_Complaint/) and the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline at 1-866-720-5721 or by e-mailing the NCDF atdisaster@leo.gov. In your email, please provide the following information:

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Coronavirus Update From City of Las Vegas