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Jun 25, 2020 8 tweets 8 min read Read on X
NOW: @GovSisolak is addressing the state, giving an update on #Phase2 of reopening.

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“We are currently in a four-week upward trend in Nevada statewide #COVID19 cases.”

-@GovSisolak speaks on latest numbers, adding that ICU/Ventilator needs have remained steady. @8NewsNow #8NN Image
“For Nevada to stay safe and stay open, we must make face coverings a part of our daily requirement.”

@GovSisolak adds that he has signed a directive to require face coverings in public spaces, effective Friday. @8NewsNow #8NN
“Those with certain medical conditions or disabilities that make it difficult to breathe & children are exempt from the order, but still encouraged to wear masks.”

@GovSisolak adds that there will not be any civil or criminal penalties, as of now.
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“Any discussion of entering #Phase3 will be tabled.”

@GovSisolak adds that any chance of moving forward with reopening plans will not happen for now. @8NewsNow #8NN
“No shirt, no shoes, no mask, no service.”

@GovSisolak adds that businesses should not admit customers who are not wearing masks. @8NewsNow #8NN
@GovSisolak goes on to speak on economic downfalls, saying #COVID19 has caused budget shortfalls in both 2020 & 2021.

He adds that “tough decisions had to be made to save lives,” stating that the state was in an “economic peak” when it went into a recession. @8NewsNow #8NN Image
More specifically, $1.27 billion shortfall projected in 2021 state budget, due to #COVID19 pandemic, according to @GovSisolak. @8NewsNow #8NN

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Sep 24, 2020
#NOW: A #BlackLivesMatter group has gathered to protest downtown, outside of @DTContainerPark.

This comes just hours after a grand jury ruled no Louisville Police officers would be directly charged in the death of #BreonnaTaylor. @8NewsNow #8NN
“Tonight we march in honor of #BreonnaTaylor.”

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“Say her name!”

The group has started marching towards Fremont Street, demanding justice for #BreonnaTaylor. @8NewsNow #8NN
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A vigil is about to start to honor Lesly Palacio.

The 22-year-old was found dead yesterday after she went missing on August 29th.

Police are still searching for the man suspected of killing her. @8NewsNow #8NN ImageImageImage
Lesly’s family just put some of her things out on this table, including scrubs, a stethoscope and a book.

They say she was going to school before she died. @8NewsNow #8NN ImageImage
The group has brought flowers, balloons and candles. @8NewsNow #8NN Image
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Las Vegas Metro Police are giving an update on Sunday’s OIS in the west valley. @8NewsNow #8NN Image
Officers are playing audio from the night’s 911 call, which is disturbing, per officers. The entire thing can be viewed on our @8NewsNow FB page. Image
This is a look at the suspect, per @LVMPD. Police say he had 8 knives and was stabbing his wife when they arrived. @8NewsNow #8NN Image
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#NOW: @GovSisolak is giving the latest update on our state’s #COVID19 response.

He says it’s officially been six months since our first positive case in #Nevada. @8NewsNow #8NN Image
“Right now our numbers are trending in the right direction, but we still have a long way to go considering we started so high.”

@GovSisolak speaks on #COVID19 cases and the good signs for our state. @8NewsNow #8NN Image
“We have to be careful in our reopening and aggressive in our mitigation.”

He also speaks on the importance of careful reopening steps, so our state doesn’t see a spike. @8NewsNow
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#BREAKING: Police & fire crews are on the scene of a deadly house fire near Decatur & Vegas Dr.

Two people were found dead in the back bedroom, per @LasVegasFD.

@LVMPD homicide is investigating, which is standard procedure. @8NewsNow #8NN
#UPDATE: @LVMPD says this is now being investigated as a homicide. They will provide a briefing sometime between 11:30 pm and midnight. @8NewsNow Image
Here’s our live shot from 11 pm, with everything we know so far about tonight’s homicide.

We’re waiting on a briefing from @LVMPD. @8NewsNow #8NN
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Aug 29, 2020
“All power to the people!”

Tonight’s commitment March is starting at the MLK Jr. statue in #NorthLasVegas.

The group here is standing in solidarity with the #MarchonWashington. @8NewsNow #8NN
Those gathering tonight have signs, shirts and chants ready.

They say their goal is to spread the message of social justice here locally, as others do the same on a national scale. @8NewsNow #8NN ImageImageImage
Tonight’s event officially kicks off with a portion of the Black National Anthem. The group then followed this with a prayer.

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