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In great recognition of the #VegasGoesBlue campaign, I would like to start by saying thank you to the city of Las Vegas employees, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and the city's deputy marshals. I would especially like to thank the medical professionals who are risking their lives and the lives of their families to provide medical treatment in our hospitals.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed the way we operate on a daily basis. This pandemic is especially challenging for emergency response systems, and essential businesses who are continuing to operate amidst this pandemic to serve our residents. We are in debt to these businesses, and they deserve the highest respect. I would also like to recognize non-essential business, especially small businesses, who are taking a huge hit from closing their doors.
I would like to thank the dedicated employees of grocery stores, restaurants, food delivery drivers, banks, hardware retailers, postal workers, and RTC bus drivers. These amazing employees work for essential businesses and have continued to work day after day to support their families and serve the community.
Local, federal and state agencies are working collectively to address the needs of our residents. This includes Clark County, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Southern Nevada Health District, FEMA, nonprofit agencies, utility companies and residents who are providing support to their neighbors.
As you are aware, Governor Sisolak’s “Stay Home for Nevada” was extended to April 30. We will continue to follow these statewide recommendations. Overall, Nevadans are working together to help “flatten the curve.” The recommended practice of social distancing is showing to be effective. We must continue to do our part by maintaining a distance of 6 feet from each other while in public. Staying at home continues to be the best practice to help combat the spread of the coronavirus.
The Cashman Isolation and Quarantine Complex (ISO-Q) is scheduled to open shortly to address the needs of the homeless. The city of Las Vegas and Clark County collaborated to fund this acute observation facility dedicated to serving people experiencing homelessness. This is the only known center of this kind in the United States. A variety of employment opportunities are available. A link is provided below to give you information about the ISO-Q Complex and a description of open positions.
We are consistently working to find solutions and resources to help residents and business during this difficult time. I am urging residents to wear face masks in public, wash hands frequently, and avoid people who have been in contact with someone who has the coronavirus.
Las Vegas is a resilient city and we will reopen soon to serve residents and visitors when it is deemed safe. I will continue to keep the community updated and encouraged during these trying days. We are #VegasStrong and will continue to support one another and follow safety recommendations. Penalties for violation of the governor’s directives are in place. I urge you to visit the State of Nevada website below to gain an understanding of his expectations.
 Governor Sisolak Expands Directives
Penalties for violation of the governor’s directives are in place. I urge you to visit this website to gain an understanding of the State's expectations.
Sisolak: “Although the vast majority of Nevadans have complied with our social distancing directives, some have actively sought “loopholes” to avoid our shared responsibility in minimizing spread.”
What is "Flatten the Curve"?
 As the spread of the coronavirus continues, everyone from the medical community to government officials is talking about "flattening the curve." What does it mean, exactly? The "curve" here refers to the line on a graph that rises as the number of cases of a particular infectious disease increase, then falls as that number goes down. Flattening that line means slowing transmission of COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus, so a community or society doesn't end up with an overwhelming number of cases all at the same time.
Graphically, we see this as a line that rises slightly and stabilizes over time at a certain level, then declines at the same measured pace. Considered the best way to stop the pandemic, this flattening of the curve can save lives by allowing hospitals the time and resources to treat everyone who needs services.
Source: University of California San Francisco.
Councilman Crear supported the #VegasGoesBlue social media campaign to thank the amazing front-line workers and medical personnel. He also thanks Las Vegas Fire & Rescue for their service to the Las Vegas community.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue
 
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Fire Chief, Willie McDonald
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I appreciate Las Vegas Fire & Rescue staff for their service during COVID-19, and recognize Ward 5 fire stations.
Fire Station 1
500 N. Casino Center Blvd.
Fire Station 3
2645 W. Washington Ave.
Fire Station 43
6420 Smoke Ranch Road
Fire Station 106
1888 Stella Lake St.
The city of Las Vegas and Clark County are partnering to open the Cashmn ISO-Q Center to serve as an acute observation facility dedicated to serving people experiencing homelessness. It is believed that this facility is the only one of its kind in the nation serving the homeless population. The current CDC guidance encourages people impacted by coronavirus to quarantine at home for up to 14 days or to self-isolate a minimum number of days past the onset of symptoms. People experiencing homelessness are unable to isolate or quarantine safely because they lack adequate shelter. The ISO-Q provides a safe place with clinical observation to ensure patients’ symptoms do not escalate to the point of needing hospitalization unnoticed.
Patient care units include quarantine for persons exposed to coronavirus; isolation for persons experiencing symptoms; and isolation for patients with confirmed positive cases of coronavirus. Measures are in place to prevent cross-contamination between patient care groups. A medical director is assigned to oversee clinical care. In addition to clinical medical staff, the ISO-Q will be staffed with teams dedicated to sanitation and infectious disease control, patient care and feeding, supplies and operations, data collection and discharge planning.
 For employment opportunities, email Crystal Williams at ext.cwilliams@lasvegasnevada.gov with the position you are interested in or call 702-229-CARE. Visit here for more information and position descriptions.
Nevada Medical Advisory Team
Guidance on Improvised Facial Coverings
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our health care systems, both nationally and right here in Nevada, it has become increasingly important to slow the spread. In response to this, the state’s medical experts have weighed in to provide everyone with information on how to both protect ourselves and others with improvised masks. Keep in mind, hospital-grade personal protective equipment is currently in short supply and should be reserved for those working on the front line to combat this disease.
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