Vegas tourism down 71% in June, showing cost of coronavirus

Tourism officials marked ar index of ecomic effect of coronavirus pandemic on Friday, reporting that about 1 million people visited Las Vegas area during June — down 70.5% from same month a year ago.

A monthly ecomic report from Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority ted that casis were closed for 78 days before reopening four days into month. It said that with large garings banned to prevent spread of COVID-19, convention attendance was zero.

Some Las Vegas resorts remain closed, and report put occupancy of more than 95,000 rooms available after properties were allowed to open June 4 at only about 41%.

State health officials reported 976 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide and 20 more deaths, bringing Nevada total to at least 920 since pandemic began.

Sourn Nevada Health District reports 770 deaths, or 83.6% of state total, have been in Las Vegas area.

For most people, virus causes mild or moderate symptoms for up to three weeks. Older adults and people with existing health problems can face severe illness and death. vast majority recover.