LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – Thousands celebrated New Year’s Eve Thursday at rallies in the Las Vegas Valley, despite warnings from medical personnel to stay away from the crowds and take other measures during the pandemic.
The New Year’s Eve getaways have worried doctors about the fallout as 2020 may be over, but the fight against COVID-19 is far from it.
“Everyone will have high hopes for 2021 – that it will be a great year. Maybe people will go out more, and this is exactly what I fear,” said Dr. Jeffrey Ng.
Las Vegas doesn’t seem to start off the celebrations in the right way and could set off a superspreader event.
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“Our numbers are still high, we are still over 20%. I think we have the second highest percentage in the country. All you needed was 15 minutes in the crowd and you could already have the virus. Breathe in. It’s just so quiet. Spreader, “said Dr. Ng.
Visitors from all over the country can also increase chances of the new Nevada coronavirus strain.
Dr. Ng recommends that if you’re on New Year’s Eve, try to quarantine yourself for seven days, even if you’re not showing any symptoms, and that you may want to get tested to be sure of your health.