— Russia hits another record daily virus deaths at 799
— Freedom or folly? UK’s end to mandatory masks sows confusion
— Two NFL teams remain under 50% vaccinated, AP learns
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HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING:
LAS VEGAS — Masks are back in Las Vegas, where a rising number of coronavirus cases has health officials advising everyone — vaccinated or not — to wear facial coverings in crowds and indoor places.
The recommendation Friday from the Southern Nevada Health District affects casinos, concerts, clubs and supermarkets is not a requirement. But it affects casinos, concerts and clubs where business has boomed since restrictions were lifted and the touris-dependent state fully returned pandemic control measures to counties about seven weeks ago.