Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, together with state health officials, has appealed to residents to enlist in the newly formed Battle Born Medical Corps, a volunteer network designed to bolster the state’s COVID‑19 response.
The initiative, announced in a press briefing on Monday, seeks to expand the pool of trained personnel who can assist with testing, vaccination site staffing and emergency surge capacity as case numbers fluctuate.
Officials emphasized that participation is open to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria, and they highlighted the importance of community solidarity in confronting the ongoing public‑health challenges.
Educators Mobilize to Share Sick Leave
The agreement, reached between the Clark County School District and the Clark County Educators Association, permits teachers to transfer accrued sick days to colleagues, creating a flexible pool of leave that can be deployed when schools face staffing shortages.
Project Neon, the $1 billion highway improvement that has been under construction for several years, is now officially completed, but the Nevada Department of Transportation warns that residual construction activities will continue to affect traffic patterns across the Las Vegas corridor.
In particular, overnight ramp closures on the Spaghetti Bowl are scheduled for three consecutive nights beginning Monday, September 16, as crews finish final striping and signage work.
Transportation officials say the closures are part of a punch‑list of items that must be addressed before the project can be declared fully operational, and they urge commuters to plan alternate routes during the affected hours.
While the state celebrates the addition of medical volunteers and the progress on infrastructure, officials caution that the pandemic is not over and that continued vigilance, including vaccination and testing, remains essential.