(KTNV) — As we reflect on the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic five years later, we uncover the lessons learned and the stories that shaped us here at home. This pivotal time in history has left an indelible mark on every aspect of life, from health and education to the economy and social interactions.
Channel 13 Special: COVID-19 Five Years Later
Channel 13 aims to explore the ongoing challenges and successes experienced as we navigate this new normal. We invite you to join us as we share your stories and expert perspectives that highlight how far we've come and the work that still lies ahead.
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Five years later, COVID-19 has claimed nearly 10,000 lives in Clark County
Health and COVID-19 are forever intertwined, shaping our experiences and responses over the past five years. In Southern Nevada, we reflect on the pandemic's massive impact on our healthcare landscape.
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First patient diagnosed with COVID-19 in Nevada shares his story
Five years after the first COVID-19 case in Nevada, patient zero Ron Pipkins reflects on his journey from illness to recovery, sharing insights on faith, loss, and the pandemic's lasting impact.
Healthcare workers remember early COVID-19 pandemic in Las Vegas
As the world watched COVID-19 affect cities worldwide, it was no different once the virus reached Las Vegas as healthcare workers found themselves on the frontlines of an unprecedented outbreak.
Long-term COVID-19 still affecting some five years after initial pandemic
Five years ago, the pandemic shut down our city in a way we never imagined. Fast forward to today, and COVID-19 looks a lot different But for some, it never really went away.
Local nurse looks back on working through the COVID-19 pandemic
As the world reflects on the pandemic that reshaped lives, healthcare workers who stood on the frontlines during COVID-19 are also looking back on the fear, the resilience, and the lessons learned.
Businesses in Las Vegas continue to feel the ripple effects of the pandemic, facing ongoing challenges while striving to adapt and rebuild in a changed landscape. Locals spoke with Channel 13 and shared their stories here.
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COVID-19: Local salons share how they survived the struggles from the shutdown
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic's end and their adaptation to a new norm, the pre-pandemic levels of customers and revenue have not returned to many small businesses in the valley
Post-pandemic: These are the COVID-19 changes we never reversed
Discover how COVID-19 transformed our daily lives in Las Vegas, with lasting changes like curbside pickup, digital menus, and ongoing safety practices that continue to shape our routines today.
Our children bear the lasting impact of the pandemic on education, navigating challenges that altered their school experiences forever and redefining what 'normal' means.
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How the Class of 2020 found strength in COVID's uncertainty five years later
Reflecting on the Class of 2020, Channel 13 shows you how COVID-19 altered seniors' lives, shaping their futures and careers five years later. Discover their stories of resilience and growth.
Have the education gaps from COVID-19 rebounded yet? We looked into it
Madison's reading struggles highlight a trend in Clark County, where 60% of 4th graders lack proficiency. Channel 13 examines the lasting educational impacts of COVID-19 and ongoing recovery efforts.
Nevada politics have been reshaped by the challenges of COVID-19, influencing policy decisions and showing the importance of adaptability in governance, but also through revealing pitfalls and failures that still carry an effect on Nevadans to this day.
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"There was no book written on how to deal with a pandemic."
Five years post-pandemic, former Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak reflects on the virus' toll, emphasizing the challenges of decision-making and the lessons learned for future preparedness in the state.
COVID-19 proved Nevada's unemployment system is broken, former Gov. Sisolak says
Tricia Kean follows up with former Gov. Steve Sisolak to better understand how the system failed many Nevadans seeking unemployment assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 years later, former mayor says she has no regrets about clash with CNN anchor
Tricia Kean follows up with former Mayor Carolyn Goodman to ask about her public opposition that made international headlines.
Have DETR backlog issues gotten better since the COVID-19 pandemic began?
Between March and December 2020, 1.5 million initial unemployment claims had been filed and the agency still hasn't fully recovered.
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Lombardo pushes back on Sisolak's claims of a 'broken' unemployment system
In a city renowned for its vibrant sports scene, five years after COVID-19, Las Vegas reflects on a milestone year turned ghost town, where empty stadiums and virtual and cutout fans became the new norm.
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Looking back on COVID's impact on Las Vegas sports five years later
What was supposed to be a milestone year for sports turned into a ghost town. Golden Knights were forced off the ice and Raiders kicked off their time in Las Vegas without fans in their stadium.
Keegan Kolesar reflects on inspiration behind involvement with Adam's Place
The Vegas Golden Knights forward reflected on the last five years since the COVID-19 pandemic, speaking through loss and the change he hopes to bring in the world.
COVID-19 transformed Las Vegas from the Entertainment Capital of the World to a quiet city, with shows paused and venues closed, reshaping how we experience entertainment in unprecedented ways.
Through the lens of Wally Hawkins, witness the stark beauty and haunting stillness of Las Vegas during the pandemic — a city transformed, capturing moments that tell a powerful story of resilience.
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📸 Photography by Wally Hawkins