Southern Nevada Health District Reports First Possible Monkeypox Case

Well, Las Vegas is no longer monkeypox free.

The Southern Nevada Health District reported a presumptive positive case of monkeypox in a Clark County male, according to a press release.

The male is in his 20s, didn't require hospitalization and is isolating at home. The press release states that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the health district will be performing confirmatory testing to solidify the diagnoses. The health district is also conducting contact tracing related to the case. However, the health district hasn't confirmed any additional cases as of Wednesday.

Monkeypox is a rare disease, and the symptoms start with a fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes and a development of a rash. The health district's press release states that the incubation period is between seven to 14 days, but can range.

" The characteristic rash often begins on the face and then spreads to other parts of the body including genitalia. The illness typically lasts two to four weeks. Most people who contract monkeypox will have mild illness," the press release states.

"People who are immunocompromised, young children, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and those with certain skin conditions may be more at risk for severe illness. People who test positive for monkeypox should follow the treatment and prevention recommendations of their health care provider and the Health District."

Monkeypox spreads from person to person through close physical contact with a person who has infectious sores, bodily fluids and even contact with objects or fabrics that have been used by someone who's infected. Sexual contact and prolonged fact-to-face contact can also cause monkeypox to transmit to another person, according to the Health District.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that monkeypox in the United State is rare, and doesn't spread easily between people without close contact.

"The threat of monkeypox to the general U.S. population remains LOW," The CDC states on its website.

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We love brunch in Las Vegas for many reasons.

This midpoint meal is a mixture of hearty breakfast food with light lunch pairings, and it's not only acceptable to drink, but encouraged.

These days, brunch is not only a noun but a verb.

"Sorry sweetie, I can't go out today. I'm brunching with the girls," is a plausible excuse. And brunch is an occasion where dressing up, or dressing down, is perfectly acceptable because there are simply no rules to proper brunching.

In a column by Washington Post features reporter Maura Judkis, she wrote, "Restaurant brunches are more than just destinations, they’re communal experiences."

This may explain why brunch has become so popular in the past decade. In a time where work-life balance is becoming blurred, and some of us have a hard time clocking out from our 24/7 schedule, brunch offers a brief moment to unplug and enjoy the camaraderie of life.

In Las Vegas, we have tons of places that cater to every need and want when it comes to brunch.

But, one miraculous thing about brunch is the societal confirmation that drinking before 5 p.m. is OK when it comes to this meal of the day.

When you enter a popular brunch establishment, carafes filled with orange juice mixed with champagne are usually placed on tables with jolly crowds of people surrounding them. It's almost as if mimosas are a universal signal that you're eating brunch.

Now, what takes this experience to the next level? BOTTOMLESS mimosas, which is the culprit for many brunches turning into a full party.

There are many reasons why bottomless mimosas are a good and bad idea. The bottomless mimosa can turn a nice classy brunch date into an evening filled with regrets and strewn memories. So this is our warning now: Attend a bottomless brunch at your own risk! Please, do not blame us if your brunch turns into a club night instead.

Remember: Enjoy your brunch responsibly! Call an Uber, Lyft or Taxi instead of drinking and driving.

https://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/restaurants/wicked-spoon

Instead of "bottomless," this eatery offers a Megamosa. This concoction is two full bottles of champagne, orange juice, purée and fresh fruit. Considering the sheer size of this drink, we felt that it was necessary to put on this list.