Author: Ed Komenda, Reno Gazette Journal

Now, a possible shuttering of the Las Vegas Strip is here to prevent a different kind of tragedy, the coronavirus.

The quick, dramatic spread of COVID-19 has triggered closures that will soon turn Las Vegas into a ghost town.

Major resorts on the Las Vegas Strip are now closing in response to coronavirus. Wynn Resorts will close Wynn Las Vegas and Encore for two weeks.

Fear and loathing in Las Vegas? Not among the tourists partying through the coronavirus pandemic.

The temporary closures will take place Sunday as the Las Vegas Strip grapples with how to limit COVID-19 spread in properties.

MGM President sends letter to employees announcing reductions would begin next week in response to COVID-19 fallout.

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Guests registering a temperature of 100.4F or higher will not be permitted to remain inside the Las Vegas resort, Wynn Resorts said Thursday.

MGM Resorts International informed guests and employees that a confirmed COVID-19 patient attended a conference at the Mirage.

MGM Resorts International will temporarily close buffets at seven properties: ARIA, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Luxor, Excalibur.