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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
2 separate Legionnaires' disease investigations at 2 different Las Vegas properties
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating two separate cases of Legionnaires' disease at two Las Vegas properties and is attempting to locate any other guests who became ill. One case involves the South Point Hotel located on South Las Vegas and Silverado Ranch boulevards, where two cases of 'travel-associated' Legionnaires' disease are reported. According to the health district, one person stayed at the property in August 2024 and another person stayed there in February 2025. Both have since recovered. Water samples taken at the hotel tested positive for the bacteria that causes the disease, the district stated in a news release. Any guests who stayed at South Point on or after April 16, 2025, and developed or are experiencing symptoms within 14 days of their stay are urged to complete a confidential illness survey that can be found at this link. Symptoms typically begin 10 days after exposure and can include a cough, shortness of breath, fever, muscle aches, and headaches for up to two weeks. People who stayed at the South Point before May 7, 2025, and are not experiencing symptoms are not considered at risk for the infection, the district stated in a news release. The South Point is doing water system remediation efforts and conducting follow-up testing to ensure the water is safe, the district stated in a news release. The second property is The Grandview at Las Vegas, which is located next to the South Point. The health district is investigating three cases of Legionnaires' disease in people, not from Nevada, who stayed at that property. One person stayed there in February 2025, and the two others were there in April 2025. The bacteria that cause the disease were also found in water samples from the Grandview, and remediation efforts are taking place. Any guest who stayed at the Grandview on or after March 27, 2025, who became sick or is still experiencing symptoms, is asked to complete the survey at this link. People who are at increased risk of getting sick include: People 50 years or older Current or former smokers People with chronic lung disease People with weakened immune systems People who take drugs that can weaken their immune system (after a transplant operation or chemotherapy) People with underlying illnesses as diabetes, kidney failure, or liver failure Anyone with additional questions can contact the district's Helpline at (702) 759-4636 (INFO). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Illegal dumping an eyesore, sometimes a health hazard, Clark County officials say
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — If you drive along Cactus Avenue and Buffalo Drive in the Mountain's Edge community, you might notice some bright orange signs that say, 'No Trespassing, No Dumping.' 'We see a lot of dumping while we're driving by,' Mountain's Edge resident Lana Chairez said Friday. It's a concern all over the valley, so what are people seeing and what can be done about it? 'I've seen couches out in the desert, and I'm like, how do you just drop off a couch? It baffles me,' Gavin Beery said. It's an eyesore for sure. Clark County Code Enforcement and the Southern Nevada Health District's Environmental Health Division talked with 8 News Now about how much waste they see illegally dumped on public lands. Michelle Clarke of the Southern Nevada Health District said car parts, tires and motor oil are common finds. 'We've seen a lot of oil dumped, typically from people doing their oil changes and not disposing of it properly,' Clarke said. Landscape cleanup — weeds, shrubbery and twigs from neighborhood backyards — should not be dumped out in the desert, officials said. Jim Anderson with Clark County Code Enforcement said it brings property values down. 'It looks bad for our area and we want this area to be beautiful, so oil in the ground is an environmental hazard and the chemicals seep back down into the groundwater, and it's just bad,' Anderson said. What should you do if you see illegal dumping? Call the police or report it to the Southern Nevada Health District at 702-759-0600. They also have a page on their website dedicated to illegal dumping: You can also report it on the Fixit Clark County App. As for where to take your waste. Republic Services has a transfer station you can use. If you show your trash bill, you can dump there for free, according to the Southern Nevada Health District. Penalties for illegal dumping go as high as a $1,000 fine and/or six months in jail. The solid waste management authority offers a $100 reward for information about someone dumping illegally. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Nevada agencies discuss Trump's order on English as official U.S. language
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The United States is known for being a melting pot of cultures, and dialects, but with President Trump's new executive order mandating that English be the official language what does that mean for those who don't speak the language proficiently or at all? 'The impact could be far and wide depending on how implementation actually occurs or it could have almost no impact at all,' Athar Haseebullah, Executive Director of the ACLU of Nevada told 8 News Now. The non-profit organization has been at the forefront of many issues impacting civil liberties and civil rights and Haseebullah says the potential of cutting off government services based on language barriers is problematic. 'If they do end up implementing this in a way that is being used as discriminatory, we are prepared to litigate against this administration as well,' he added. Those over at the Nevada Immigrant Coalition voicing the fact that while the President isn't forcing any of our state agencies to stop providing these services, the option for them to do so is now there. Language assistance, was once required under the Clinton administration. 'There's definitely a concern,' Hector Fong with the Nevada Immigrant Coalition shared. 'We urge our state legislator to take the matter into their own hands and keep providing these resources. Nevada is one in five for immigrants and we have a growing AAPI population too,' he added. There are dozens of state agencies in Nevada that have been making strides to implement even more language access plans and translation services like providing interpreters. The Southern Nevada Health District issued 8 News Now this statement, 'The recent executive order designating English as the official language does not change the way the Southern Nevada Health District operates or provides services to our clients. We remain committed to ensuring access to essential public health services to our community. The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services will also continue providing services in accordance with the Nevada Revised Statues and released the following statement. According to President Trump, his reasoning for designating English as the official language of the United States is to 'create a more cohesive and efficient society and promotes unity.' Also stating that it, 'cultivates a shared American culture for all citizens, ensures consistency in government operations, and creates a pathway to civic engagement.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Nevada agencies discuss Trump's order on English as official U.S. language
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The United States is known for being a melting pot of cultures, and dialects, but with President Trump's new executive order mandating that English be the official language what does that mean for those who don't speak the language proficiently or at all? 'The impact could be far and wide depending on how implementation actually occurs or it could have almost no impact at all,' Athar Haseebullah, Executive Director of the ACLU of Nevada told 8 News Now. The non-profit organization has been at the forefront of many issues impacting civil liberties and civil rights and Haseebullah says the potential of cutting off government services based on language barriers is problematic. 'If they do end up implementing this in a way that is being used as discriminatory, we are prepared to litigate against this administration as well,' he added. Those over at the Nevada Immigrant Coalition voicing the fact that while the President isn't forcing any of our state agencies to stop providing these services, the option for them to do so is now there. Language assistance, was once required under the Clinton administration. 'There's definitely a concern,' Hector Fong with the Nevada Immigrant Coalition shared. 'We urge our state legislator to take the matter into their own hands and keep providing these resources. Nevada is one in five for immigrants and we have a growing AAPI population too,' he added. There are dozens of state agencies in Nevada that have been making strides to implement even more language access plans and translation services like providing interpreters. The Southern Nevada Health District issued 8 News Now this statement, 'The recent executive order designating English as the official language does not change the way the Southern Nevada Health District operates or provides services to our clients. We remain committed to ensuring access to essential public health services to our community. The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services will also continue providing services in accordance with the Nevada Revised Statues and released the following statement. According to President Trump, his reasoning for designating English as the official language of the United States is to 'create a more cohesive and efficient society and promotes unity.' Also stating that it, 'cultivates a shared American culture for all citizens, ensures consistency in government operations, and creates a pathway to civic engagement.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
