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Doctors and healthcare workers with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine suit up in personal protective equipment before taking patients at a drive-through coronavirus testing site Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Las Vegas. UNLV Medicine, the clinical arm of the UNLV School of Medicine, started conducting COVID-19 testing by appointment for people who meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Nevada coronavirus deaths climb to 10; include 1st under 50

By SCOTT SONNER - Associated Press

Workers clean and disinfect playground equipment due to the coronavirus outbreak at a park Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Some Nevada shelters close, sheriff reports no virus cases

By KEN RITTER - Associated Press

A locked gate is seen by the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City was due to play Burnley in an English Premier League soccer match Saturday March 14, 2020, after all English soccer games were cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. For most people, the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, but for some it can cause more severe illness. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

The Latest: Hurricanes ask employees to take time off

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2019 file photo, attorney Robert Eglet, a lead plaintiffs' counsel, speaks during a news conference in Las Vegas. The emerging coronavirus pandemic has spurred a lawsuit by the Las Vegas attorney with a background in big cases, who is seeking compensation from the Chinese government for more than 32 million small U.S. businesses that have lost income and profits as a result of the outbreak. Eglet seeks class-action status and said Tuesday, March 24, 2020 he believes damages for Chinese &quot;reckless&quot; and &quot;negligent&quot; conduct could be in the trillions of dollars. They seek compensation from the government of China (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Lawsuit: China hid virus information, should pay billions

By KEN RITTER - Associated Press

In this March 21, 2020, photo, a couple wearing face masks take a selfie at the &quot;Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada&quot; sign amid a shutdown of casinos along the Las Vegas Strip due to coronavirus in Las Vegas. The emerging coronavirus pandemic has spurred a lawsuit by a Las Vegas attorney with a background in big cases, who is seeking compensation from the Chinese government for more than 32 million small U.S. businesses that have lost income and profits as a result of the outbreak. Eglet seeks class-action status and said Tuesday, March 24, 2020 he believes damages for Chinese &quot;reckless&quot; and &quot;negligent&quot; conduct could be in the trillions of dollars. They seek compensation from the government of China. (AP Photo/John Locher) **FILE**

Nevada governor bars gatherings of more than 10 people

By MICHELLE L. PRICE - Associated Press

In this Sunday, July 3, 2016, file photo, Reno police officers cordon off the area in downtown Reno, Nev. The city has ordered its bars and nightclubs to close as of 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20, in an effort to combat the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, but casinos will be exempted. (Michael Higdon/The Reno Gazette-Journal via AP, file) **FILE**

Reno closing bars, restaurants but not casinos on Friday

By Scott Sonner - Associated Press

April NFL draft on schedule, no public events in Las Vegas

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announces a state of emergency amid coronavirus fears, at a news conference Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Nevada reports 1st death from new coronavirus in Vegas area

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and KEN RITTER - Associated Press

In this Nov. 18, 2019, file photo, patrons visit a betting kiosk in the sports betting area of Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) ** FILE **

Coronavirus scrambles sportsbooks, shutters casinos

By James Varney - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 29, 2017, file photo, fans cheer as the Oakland Raiders announce their fourth round draft pick during an NFL football draft event in Las Vegas. The NFL was so petrified of being associated with gambling or sports betting that up until recently players were forbidden to go into casinos, and anything associated with Las Vegas was suspect. (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

NFL draft sees public events canceled due to coronavirus concerns

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Closures starting to hit Las Vegas Strip, campuses

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Cory, left, and Holly Steed sort through some of the food items stored in their home pantry on Monday, March 2, 2020 in Las Vegas. The Steeds are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and follow its recommendations to maintain a supply of food, water and other provisions for use in an emergency. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

For Mormon families, preparing for emergencies is the norm

By JOHN PRZYBYS - Associated Press

In-court legal proceedings in Vegas scaled back due to virus

By PAUL DAVENPORT - Associated Press

UNLV medical school building to help with doctor shortage

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Firefighters rescue 2 from flowing water in Las Vegas wash

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With a bottle of hand sanitizer on a table nearby, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announces a state of emergency amid coronavirus fears, at a news conference Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Vegas Strip casino operator closes clubs, citing coronavirus

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and KEN RITTER - Associated Press

FILE - This June 20, 2019 file photo shows the lobby of the Hard Rock casino in Atlantic City, N.J. On Friday, March 13, 2020, Hard Rock announced it is canceling live entertainment at all its U.S. properties for 30 days in response to the coronavirus outbreak, one of many steps casinos around the country are taking in response to the outbreak. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

Some casinos drop buffets, live shows as virus spreads in US

By WAYNE PARRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 12, 2017, file photo, Jason Scott Quate appears in court on child abuse charges in Las Vegas. Quate's guilty plea in Las Vegas to felony child sex charges will send him to Nevada state prison ahead of any prosecution in Illinois in the death of his 6-year-old daughter, whose body was found in a garage in a St. Louis suburb. Jason Scott Quate will face 28 years to life at sentencing in June following his guilty pleas March 2, 2020, to sexual assault with a minor and child lewdness. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Suspect in daughter’s death pleads guilty in separate case

By KEN RITTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 9, 2019, file photo, Juventus' Daniele Rugani answers questions during a press conference at the Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Italian soccer club Juventus announced on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, that defender Daniele Rugani has tested positive for new coronavirus. Rugani, who is also an Italy international, is the first player in Italy’s top soccer division to test positive but Juventus stressed that the 25-year-old has no symptoms. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

America’s Cup champ calls for cancellation of prelim regatta

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Clemson football player Tee Higgins runs the 40-yard dash during NFL Pro Day Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

NFL teams curtail or stop scouting; main owners meeting off

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press