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79-554: The World Market Center was conceived by Shawn Samson and Jack Kashani, both of Los Angeles-based Furniture Mart Enterprises. Las Vegas mayor Oscar Goodman met with the company in 2000 to discuss its plans for a wholesale furniture center in downtown Las Vegas . It was originally proposed as a 5 million sq ft (0.46 million m) project. It would be built on 57 acres (23 ha), located beside Interstate 15 . The land, owned by Union Pacific Railroad , had been for sale since 1992. Speaking of any proposed project for

158-611: A Major League Baseball team relocate to Las Vegas. In 2004, the city failed to secure a move by the Montreal Expos to the city. Instead, the team relocated to Washington, D.C. , and became the Washington Nationals . Later that year, Goodman met with officials of the Florida Marlins . The Chicago White Sox had considered a move, but negotiations failed after Chicago officials provided incentives for

237-558: A bobblehead doll of Goodman was issued as a promotion during a Las Vegas 51s baseball game. As a celebrity photographer for the Playboy Cyber Club, Goodman shot a topless pictorial of Miss January 2001 Irina Voronina for the website. In 2002, Goodman became a spokesman for Bombay Sapphire gin. He donated his $ 100,000 salary to charity, including $ 50,000 to The Meadows School founded by his wife. He would later generate controversy in 2005 when he joked about his love of

316-625: A healthy diet are also recommended. Supportive care in severe cases includes treatment to relieve symptoms , fluid therapy , oxygen support and prone positioning , and medications or devices to support other affected vital organs. More severe cases may need treatment in hospital. In those with low oxygen levels, use of the glucocorticoid dexamethasone is recommended to reduce mortality. Noninvasive ventilation and, ultimately, admission to an intensive care unit for mechanical ventilation may be required to support breathing. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been used to address

395-627: A variant of concern (VoC) or a variant of interest (VoI). Many of these variants have shared the more infectious D614G . As of May 2023, the WHO had downgraded all variants of concern to previously circulating as these were no longer detected in new infections. Sub-lineages of the Omicron variant (BA.1 – BA.5) were considered separate VoCs by the WHO until they were downgraded in March 2023 as no longer widely circulating. As of 24 September 2024 ,

474-493: A comprehensive international study. Such deaths include deaths due to healthcare capacity constraints and priorities, as well as reluctance to seek care (to avoid possible infection). Further research may help distinguish the proportions directly caused by COVID-19 from those caused by indirect consequences of the pandemic. In May 2022, the WHO estimated the number of excess deaths by the end of 2021 to be 14.9 million compared to 5.4 million reported COVID-19 deaths, with

553-494: A defense attorney, Goodman represented defendants accused of being some of the leading organized crime figures in Las Vegas, such as: Meyer Lansky , Nicky Scarfo , Herbert "Fat Herbie" Blitzstein , Phil Leonetti , former Stardust Casino boss Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal , and Jamiel "Jimmy" Chagra , a 1970s drug trafficker who was acquitted of ordering the murder of Federal Judge John H. Wood, Jr. One of his notorious clients

632-595: A large number of people". During the COVID-19 pandemic, as with other pandemics, the meaning of this term has been challenged. The end of a pandemic or other epidemic only rarely involves the total disappearance of a disease, and historically, much less attention has been given to defining the ends of epidemics than their beginnings. The ends of particular epidemics have been defined in a variety of ways, differing according to academic field, and differently based on location and social group. An epidemic's end can be considered

711-514: A lawyer for a suspect during an interrogation; “Sqweegel,” where he defended Ann-Margret's character from being harassed by the LVPD; and “Maid Man,” where he was shot while emceeing the opening of the Mob Museum , which was re-created for the show in advance of its opening. Goodman also guest-starred as himself in several episodes of NBC comedy-drama Las Vegas . Goodman was interviewed for

790-689: A major trade show held at the World Market Center twice a year. The first event was held during July 25-29, 2005. It was launched as a West Coast rival to the twice-yearly International Home Furnishings Market in High Point. The show is open only to designers, retail buyers, and wholesalers . When not hosting trade shows, the first two floors of Building A are open to the public as the Las Vegas Design Center, featuring numerous showrooms. It has operated since 2005, but

869-451: A median range of 0.24% to 1.49%. IFRs rise as a function of age (from 0.002% at age 10 and 0.01% at age 25, to 0.4% at age 55, 1.4% at age 65, 4.6% at age 75, and 15% at age 85). These rates vary by a factor of ≈10,000 across the age groups. For comparison, the IFR for middle-aged adults is two orders of magnitude higher than the annualised risk of a fatal automobile accident and much higher than

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948-824: A random sample have consistently found that total infections considerably exceed the reported case counts. Many countries, early on, had official policies to not test those with only mild symptoms. The strongest risk factors for severe illness are obesity, complications of diabetes , anxiety disorders, and the total number of conditions. During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic it was not clear whether young people were less likely to be infected, or less likely to develop symptoms and be tested. A retrospective cohort study in China found that children and adults were just as likely to be infected. Among more thorough studies, preliminary results from 9 April 2020 found that in Gangelt ,

1027-494: A requirement which excludes Clark County and the city of Las Vegas from allowing the practice. Goodman supports legalizing prostitution in the city's downtown area as a revenue generator and tool for revitalization. Some journalists have criticized this position. Goodman currently serves as Of Counsel to Goodman Law Group, a Las Vegas law firm formed by his son, Ross C. Goodman . His memoir, Being Oscar: From Mob Lawyer to Mayor of Las Vegas , written with George Anastasia ,

1106-461: A social phenomenon, not just a biological one. Time reported in March 2024 that expert opinions differ on whether or not COVID-19 is considered endemic or pandemic, and that the WHO continued to call the disease a pandemic on its website. During the initial outbreak in Wuhan , the virus and disease were commonly referred to as "coronavirus", "Wuhan coronavirus", "the coronavirus outbreak" and

1185-451: A test. Conversely, deaths of people who died from underlying conditions following a positive test may be included. Countries such as Belgium include deaths from suspected cases, including those without a test, thereby increasing counts. Official death counts have been claimed to underreport the actual death toll, because excess mortality (the number of deaths in a period compared to a long-term average) data show an increase in deaths that

1264-450: A total of $ 15 million. The Expo at World Market Center is a 315,000 sq ft (29,300 m) facility that connects to Building C. Because of limited acreage, a large portion of the Expo facility was constructed within the first floor of the parking garage. The Pavilion tents, located across the street, were dismantled following completion of the Expo facility. The Las Vegas Market is

1343-518: Is associated with COVID-19 and is reported in as many as 88% of cases. The disease is mainly transmitted via the respiratory route when people inhale droplets and small airborne particles (that form an aerosol ) that infected people exhale as they breathe, talk, cough, sneeze, or sing. Infected people are more likely to transmit COVID-19 when they are physically close to other non-infected individuals. However, infection can occur over longer distances, particularly indoors. SARS‑CoV‑2 belongs to

1422-611: Is discouraged altogether by the World Health Organization (WHO), due to limited evidence of its efficacy. The severity of COVID-19 varies. It may take a mild course with few or no symptoms, resembling other common upper respiratory diseases such as the common cold . In 3–4% of cases (7.4% for those over age 65) symptoms are severe enough to cause hospitalisation. Mild cases typically recover within two weeks, while those with severe or critical diseases may take three to six weeks to recover. Among those who have died,

1501-439: Is intended to provide acquired immunity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2), the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 ( COVID-19 ). Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, an established body of knowledge existed about the structure and function of coronaviruses causing diseases like severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). This knowledge accelerated

1580-490: Is not explained by COVID-19 deaths alone. Using such data, estimates of the true number of deaths from COVID-19 worldwide have included a range from 18.2 to 33.5 million (≈27.4 million) by 18 November 2023 by The Economist , as well as over 18.5 million by 1 April 2023 by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation and ≈18.2 million (earlier) deaths between 1 January 2020, and 31 December 2021, by

1659-452: Is the ratio of deaths to diagnoses. This metric can be misleading because of the delay between symptom onset and death and because testing focuses on symptomatic individuals. Based on Johns Hopkins University statistics, the global CFR was 1.02 percent (6,881,955 deaths for 676,609,955 cases) as of 10 March 2023. The number varies by region and has generally declined over time. Several variants have been named by WHO and labelled as

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1738-406: Is the seventh known coronavirus to infect people, after 229E , NL63 , OC43 , HKU1 , MERS-CoV , and the original SARS-CoV . The standard method of testing for presence of SARS-CoV-2 is a nucleic acid test , which detects the presence of viral RNA fragments. As these tests detect RNA but not infectious virus, its "ability to determine duration of infectivity of patients is limited." The test

1817-614: Is typically done on respiratory samples obtained by a nasopharyngeal swab ; however, a nasal swab or sputum sample may also be used. The WHO has published several testing protocols for the disease. Preventive measures to reduce the chances of infection include getting vaccinated, staying at home or spending more time outdoors, avoiding crowded places, keeping distance from others, wearing a mask in public, ventilating indoor spaces, managing potential exposure durations, washing hands with soap and water often and for at least twenty seconds, practising good respiratory hygiene, and avoiding touching

1896-501: The 2010 Nevada gubernatorial election against incumbent Republican Jim Gibbons and presumptive Democratic candidate Rory Reid . However, Goodman decided not to run for governor, citing his desire to stay close to his family, and objections to moving to Carson City . Las Vegas commentator Dayvid Figler wrote in 2009 that Goodman might become the first Jewish president of the United States. Goodman appeared as himself in

1975-514: The Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market there, but it is possible that human-to-human transmission began earlier. Molecular clock analysis suggests that the first cases were likely to have been between October and November 2019. The scientific consensus is that the virus is most likely of a zoonotic origin, from bats or another closely related mammal. While other explanations such as speculations that SARS-CoV-2

2054-407: The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation estimating the true number of cases as of early 2022 to be in the billions. One measure that public health officials and policymakers have used to monitor the pandemic and guide decision-making is the test positivity rate ("percent positive"). According to Johns Hopkins in 2020, one benchmark for a "too high" per cent positive is 5%, which was used by

2133-585: The Las Vegas Market show as its first event. The twice-annual Las Vegas Market brought an estimated 62,000 people during its first two shows. The World Market Center's early success had a negative impact on the San Francisco Mart , while High Point remained a viable competitor. The World Market Center also led to renewed interest in downtown redevelopment. New expansion plans for the market were announced several months prior to its opening,

2212-577: The Review-Journal' s annual reader's poll. In July 2006 Goodman criticized the Ubisoft game Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas for its premise of terrorism in Las Vegas, because he thought it may tarnish the city's image. He stated, "It's based on a false premise .... It could be harmful economically, and it may be something that's not entitled to free speech (protection).... I will ask... whether or not we can stop it." In 2009 and 2010, Goodman

2291-602: The basic reproduction number (R 0 ) for COVID-19 in January 2020 were between 1.4 and 2.5, but a subsequent analysis claimed that it may be about 5.7 (with a 95 per cent confidence interval of 3.8 to 8.9). In December 2021, the number of cases continued to climb due to several factors, including new COVID-19 variants. As of that 28   December, 282,790,822 individuals worldwide had been confirmed as infected. As of 14 April 2022 , over 500 million cases were confirmed globally. Most cases are unconfirmed, with

2370-474: The variants of interest as specified by the World Health Organization are BA.2.86 and JN.1, and the variants under monitoring are JN.1.7, KP.2, KP.3, KP.3.1.1, JN.1.18, LB.1, and XEC. Symptoms of COVID-19 are variable, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Common symptoms include headache, loss of smell and taste , nasal congestion and runny nose , cough, muscle pain , sore throat , fever, diarrhoea , and breathing difficulties . People with

2449-429: The "Wuhan coronavirus outbreak", with the disease sometimes called "Wuhan pneumonia ". In January 2020, the WHO recommended 2019-nCoV and 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease as interim names for the virus and disease per 2015 international guidelines against using geographical locations (e.g. Wuhan, China), animal species, or groups of people in disease and virus names in part to prevent social stigma . WHO finalised

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2528-642: The 1995 Martin Scorsese film Casino , reprising his real life role as a lawyer for both Frank Rosenthal and Anthony Spilotro, respectively renamed Sam Rothstein ( Robert De Niro ) and Nicky Santoro ( Joe Pesci ). Later on, he made another brief appearance in the film Looney Tunes: Back in Action in the DVD extras. In 2006, he appeared as himself in the Direct-to-DVD film Bachelor Party Vegas . In 2000,

2607-640: The WHO in the past. As of 10 March 2023, more than 6.88   million deaths had been attributed to COVID-19. The first confirmed death was in Wuhan on 9 January 2020. These numbers vary by region and over time, influenced by testing volume, healthcare system quality, treatment options, government response, time since the initial outbreak, and population characteristics, such as age, sex, and overall health. Multiple measures are used to quantify mortality. Official death counts typically include people who died after testing positive. Such counts exclude deaths without

2686-419: The WHO, US, European Union, and Australia. On 12 November 2022, the WHO released its Global Vaccine Market Report. The report indicated that "inequitable distribution is not unique to COVID-19 vaccines"; countries that are not economically strong struggle to obtain vaccines. On 14 November 2022, the first inhalable vaccine was introduced, developed by Chinese biopharmaceutical company CanSino Biologics , in

2765-460: The World Market Center that would add to downtown's convention space. The city approved the project and contributed $ 30 million in tax increment financing. The ultimate cost of the facility was $ 103 million. The addition, known as the Expo at World Market Center building, began construction in August 2019. It was topped off on December 19, 2019, and was completed the following year, although its opening

2844-444: The added 2.5 million sq ft (0.23 million m) consisting of hotel, residential and office space. The project was to be constructed in three phases, with completion expected in 2010. Goodman and Furniture Mart Enterprises believed that the project would establish Las Vegas as the furniture capital of the world. Although San Francisco and High Point, North Carolina were known for their furniture industries, Las Vegas

2923-448: The broad family of viruses known as coronaviruses . It is a positive-sense single-stranded RNA (+ssRNA) virus, with a single linear RNA segment. Coronaviruses infect humans, other mammals, including livestock and companion animals, and avian species. Human coronaviruses are capable of causing illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS, fatality rate ≈34%). SARS-CoV-2

3002-648: The centre of a major infection cluster in Germany, 15 per cent of a population sample tested positive for antibodies . Screening for COVID-19 in pregnant women in New York City , and blood donors in the Netherlands, found rates of positive antibody tests that indicated more infections than reported. Seroprevalence -based estimates are conservative as some studies show that persons with mild symptoms do not have detectable antibodies. Initial estimates of

3081-760: The city of Shanghai, China. For the first two years of the pandemic, no specific and effective treatment or cure was available. In 2021, the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) approved the oral antiviral protease inhibitor , Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir plus the HIV antiviral ritonavir ), to treat adult patients. FDA later gave it an EUA. Most cases of COVID-19 are mild. In these, supportive care includes medication such as paracetamol or NSAIDs to relieve symptoms (fever, body aches, cough), adequate intake of oral fluids and rest. Good personal hygiene and

3160-484: The cumulative number of infected individuals (including asymptomatic and undiagnosed infections and excluding vaccinated infected individuals). It is expressed in percentage points. Other studies refer to this metric as the infection fatality risk . In November 2020, a review article in Nature reported estimates of population-weighted IFRs for various countries, excluding deaths in elderly care facilities, and found

3239-441: The development of various vaccine platforms during early 2020. The initial focus of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines was on preventing symptomatic and severe illness. The COVID-19 vaccines are widely credited for their role in reducing the severity and death caused by COVID-19. As of March 2023, more than 5.5 billion people had received one or more doses (11.8 billion in total) in over 197 countries. The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

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3318-513: The eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. Those diagnosed with COVID-19 or who believe they may be infected are advised by healthcare authorities to stay home except to get medical care, call ahead before visiting a healthcare provider, wear a face mask before entering the healthcare provider's office and when in any room or vehicle with another person, cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, regularly wash hands with soap and water and avoid sharing personal household items. A COVID-19 vaccine

3397-420: The final goal being a $ 2 billion, eight-building complex featuring 12 million square feet (1,100,000 m), with completion expected by 2015. These plans never fully materialized, although two more buildings would be added within a few years of the initial opening. Whiting-Turner returned as the contractor for Building B, which opened on January 29, 2007. Building C was constructed by Penta Building Group. It

3476-530: The general public beginning in December 2020, made available through government and international programs such as COVAX , aiming to provide vaccine equity . Treatments include novel antiviral drugs and symptom control. Common mitigation measures during the public health emergency included travel restrictions , lockdowns , business restrictions and closures, workplace hazard controls , mask mandates , quarantines, testing systems, and contact tracing of

3555-455: The gin before an elementary school class. In 2003, Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist John L. Smith wrote a book chronicling Goodman's life, titled Of Rats and Men: Oscar Goodman's Life from Mob Mouthpiece to Mayor of Las Vegas . Goodman guest-starred as himself three times on the CBS series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation . The episodes Goodman was featured in included: “Early Rollout,” as

3634-665: The infected. The pandemic caused severe social and economic disruption around the world, including the largest global recession since the Great Depression . Widespread supply shortages , including food shortages , were caused by supply chain disruptions and panic buying . Reduced human activity led to an unprecedented temporary decrease in pollution . Educational institutions and public areas were partially or fully closed in many jurisdictions, and many events were cancelled or postponed during 2020 and 2021. Telework became much more common for white-collar workers as

3713-487: The issue of respiratory failure. Existing drugs such as hydroxychloroquine , lopinavir/ritonavir , and ivermectin are not recommended by US or European health authorities, as there is no good evidence they have any useful effect. The antiviral remdesivir is available in the US, Canada, Australia, and several other countries, with varying restrictions; however, it is not recommended for use with mechanical ventilation, and

3792-576: The majority of the unreported 9.5 million deaths believed to be direct deaths due the virus, rather than indirect deaths. Some deaths were because people with other conditions could not access medical services . A December 2022 WHO study estimated excess deaths from the pandemic during 2020 and 2021, again concluding ≈14.8 million excess early deaths occurred, reaffirming and detailing their prior calculations from May as well as updating them, addressing criticisms. These numbers do not include measures like years of potential life lost and may make

3871-495: The official names COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 on 11 February 2020. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus explained: CO   for corona , VI   for virus , D   for disease and 19 for when the outbreak was first identified (31 December 2019). WHO additionally uses "the COVID-19 virus" and "the virus responsible for COVID-19" in public communications. WHO named variants of concern and variants of interest using Greek letters . The initial practice of naming them according to where

3950-534: The outbreak a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) on 30 January 2020, and assessed the outbreak as having become a pandemic on 11 March. COVID-19 symptoms range from asymptomatic to deadly, but most commonly include fever, sore throat , nocturnal cough , and fatigue. Transmission of the virus is often through airborne particles . Mutations have produced many strains (variants) with varying degrees of infectivity and virulence . COVID-19 vaccines were developed rapidly and deployed to

4029-407: The pandemic 2021's leading cause of death . The time between symptom onset and death ranges from   6 to 41 days, typically about 14 days. Mortality rates increase as a function of age. People at the greatest mortality risk are the elderly and those with underlying conditions. The infection fatality ratio (IFR) is the cumulative number of deaths attributed to the disease divided by

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4108-495: The pandemic evolved. Misinformation circulated through social media and mass media , and political tensions intensified . The pandemic raised issues of racial and geographic discrimination , health equity , and the balance between public health imperatives and individual rights . The WHO ended the PHEIC for COVID-19 on 5 May 2023. The disease has continued to circulate, but as of 2024, experts were uncertain as to whether it

4187-415: The population's age structure and the age-specific pattern of infections. There have also been reviews that have compared the fatality rate of this pandemic with prior pandemics, such as MERS-CoV. For comparison the infection mortality rate of seasonal flu in the United States is 0.1%, which is 13 times lower than COVID-19. Another metric in assessing death rate is the case fatality ratio (CFR), which

4266-434: The project on March 21, 2003, with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company as general contractor . It was set to open in 2004, although this was pushed back due to permitting issues. The foundation for the first structure, Building A, was eventually poured in January 2004. It was fully leased more than a year prior to its opening, signing on 230 tenants. The World Market Center opened on July 25, 2005, with Building A hosting

4345-619: The recession, and the center defaulted on mortgages covering two of its buildings. As a result of the recession and financial problems, ownership of the World Market Center was merged with its rivals in High Point, forming the new company International Market Centers (IMC) in 2011. Blackstone Group later partnered with Fireside Investments to purchase IMC, a deal that was completed on September 26, 2017. The closure of Cashman Center in 2017 left downtown Las Vegas with only 106,000 sq ft (9,800 m) of convention space, spread across 10 different resorts. In 2018, IMC proposed an addition to

4424-462: The risk of dying from seasonal influenza . In December 2020, a systematic review and meta-analysis estimated that population-weighted IFR was 0.5% to 1% in some countries (France, Netherlands, New Zealand, and Portugal), 1% to 2% in other countries (Australia, England, Lithuania, and Spain), and about 2.5% in Italy. This study reported that most of the differences reflected corresponding differences in

4503-496: The same infection may have different symptoms, and their symptoms may change over time. Three common clusters of symptoms have been identified: one respiratory symptom cluster with cough, sputum , shortness of breath, and fever; a musculoskeletal symptom cluster with muscle and joint pain, headache, and fatigue; a cluster of digestive symptoms with abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea. In people without prior ear, nose, and throat disorders, loss of taste combined with loss of smell

4582-477: The site, Goodman said, "I want people when they're driving by it on the freeway to say they've never seen anything like it." The project, known as the World Market Center, was officially unveiled in February 2001. The land purchase was finalized that year, and the proposed project was expanded to 7.5 million sq ft (0.70 million m). At that time, it was planned as a 10-building complex, with

4661-474: The team to stay. Goodman worked to get a National Football League team to relocate to Las Vegas. On April 24, 2006, he called the San Diego Chargers , and asked if they would be interested in moving. Because of a contract, the city could not talk about a possible move. On January 4, 2007, he called again, since the team was not allowed to talk to other cities about a possible move. Again, Goodman

4740-642: The television programs The Making of the Mob: New York and The Making of the Mob: Chicago in 2015 and 2016, respectively. COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus pandemic and COVID pandemic ), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ( SARS-CoV-2 ), began with an outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan , China, in December 2019. It spread to other areas of Asia, and then worldwide in early 2020. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared

4819-411: The time from symptom onset to death has ranged from two to eight weeks. Prolonged prothrombin time and elevated C-reactive protein levels on admission to the hospital are associated with severe course of COVID-19 and with a transfer to intensive care units (ICU). Between 5% and 50% of COVID-19 patients experience long COVID , a condition characterised by long-term consequences persisting after

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4898-694: The typical convalescence period of the disease. The most commonly reported clinical presentations are fatigue and memory problems, as well as malaise , headaches, shortness of breath , loss of smell, muscle weakness , low fever and cognitive dysfunction . Many countries attempted to slow or stop the spread of COVID-19 by recommending, mandating or prohibiting behaviour changes, while others relied primarily on providing information. Measures ranged from public advisories to stringent lockdowns. Outbreak control strategies are divided into elimination and mitigation. Experts differentiate between elimination strategies (known as " zero-COVID ") that aim to completely stop

4977-543: The variants were identified (e.g. Delta began as the " Indian variant") is no longer common. A more systematic naming scheme reflects the variant's PANGO lineage (e.g., Omicron 's lineage is B.1.1.529) and is used for other variants. SARS-CoV-2 is a virus closely related to bat coronaviruses , pangolin coronaviruses, and SARS-CoV . The first known outbreak (the 2019–2020 COVID-19 outbreak in mainland China ) started in Wuhan , Hubei, China, in December 2019. Many early cases were linked to people who had visited

5056-545: The years of 1980–81, he served as president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers . Goodman was also a member of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority . On June 8, 1999 , Goodman was elected mayor of Las Vegas after he received 63.76% (32,765) of the votes, while his opponent, then-Las Vegas City Councilman Arnie Adamsen, received 36.24% (18,620). In 2003 , Goodman

5135-550: Was Chicago mobster Anthony "Tony the Ant" Spilotro , who was known to have a short and violent temper. In the semi-factual 1995 movie Casino , the character of Nicky Santoro was based on Spilotro, and was portrayed by actor Joe Pesci . Goodman had a cameo appearance in the film as himself, where he was depicted defending “Ace Rothstein,” a character closely based on Lefty Rosenthal, and played by Robert De Niro . Goodman also represented former San Diego Mayor Roger Hedgecock , who

5214-556: Was topped off in October 2007, and opened on July 28, 2008. During its first three years, the center attracted an estimated 300,000 people. Plans for future buildings were shelved in 2008, amid concerns about the Great Recession ; these also prompted the World Market Center to diversify itself beyond furniture, expanding to cover the home accent and gift markets. Occupancy and sales at the World Market Center dropped because of

5293-443: Was accidentally released from a laboratory have been proposed, as of 2021 these were not supported by evidence. Official "case" counts refer to the number of people who have been tested for COVID-19 and whose test has been confirmed positive according to official protocols whether or not they experienced symptomatic disease. Due to the effect of sampling bias , studies which obtain a more accurate number by extrapolating from

5372-486: Was angered by President Barack Obama 's allegedly negative remarks about Las Vegas. After winning the mayoral election in 2007, Goodman, like his counterpart Michael Bloomberg in New York City, looked into a means to change the city charter to remove term limits. He ultimately did not pursue changes to Las Vegas law. Currently, prostitution is legal in Nevada only in rural counties with fewer than 400,000 residents,

5451-415: Was convicted of accepting illegal campaign contributions, and eventually forced to resign. Hedgecock was later cleared of all charges on appeal. Goodman was a senior partner in the law firm of Goodman & Chesnoff. In 1964, Goodman and his wife became active in the local Jewish federation soon after they moved to Las Vegas. Carolyn eventually served as head of the federation's women's divisions. Through

5530-647: Was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic . It eventually debuted on April 9, 2021. The World Market Center has 5.3 million square feet (490,000 m) of space. It includes three primary buildings: In addition to Building A, the World Market Center also opened with three large tent structures, known as the Pavilions. Each one measured 41 feet high and contained approximately 150,000 sq ft (14,000 m) of space. The structures included heating, cooling, restrooms, and wireless Internet access. They cost

5609-636: Was elected to succeed her husband as mayor, after she earned 60% of the votes. On June 28, 1999, Goodman was the first mayor of Las Vegas to have his image placed on $ 5 and $ 25 casino chips issued by a Las Vegas casino. The two chips were issued by the Four Queens Hotel and Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. In 2006, the Four Queens put out a $ 200 Silver Strike with the likeness of Goodman on it. Goodman has been vocal about having

5688-462: Was not opened to the public until 2009. [REDACTED] Media related to World Market Center Las Vegas at Wikimedia Commons 36°10′14″N 115°09′19″W  /  36.170447°N 115.155194°W  / 36.170447; -115.155194 Oscar Goodman Oscar Baylin Goodman (born July 26, 1939) is an American attorney and politician . A Democrat -turned- independent , Goodman

5767-477: Was published in 2013. Goodman had entertained the idea of seeking the Democratic nomination in the 2006 United States Senate election in Nevada , in order to run against incumbent Republican Senator John Ensign . He ultimately announced that he would not run for the nomination, which went to Jack Carter , the son of President Jimmy Carter . Goodman fueled speculation that he might run as an independent in

5846-428: Was re-elected to a second four-year term, and defeated five opponents after he received 85.72% (29,356) of the votes. On April 3, 2007 , he was re-elected to a third and final term, with 83.69% (26,845) of the votes, and once again defeated five opponents. Despite having been called Las Vegas’ “most popular mayor,” the city has term limit laws that restrict mayors to a maximum of three terms. In 2011 , Carolyn Goodman

5925-457: Was still a pandemic. Pandemics and their ends are not well-defined, and whether or not one has ended differs according to the definition used. As of 24 November 2024, COVID-19 has caused 7,075,455 confirmed deaths. The COVID-19 pandemic ranks as the fifth- deadliest pandemic or epidemic in history . In epidemiology , a pandemic is defined as "an epidemic occurring over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries, and usually affecting

6004-607: Was the mayor of Las Vegas , Nevada from 1999 to 2011. His wife, Carolyn Goodman , succeeded him as mayor in 2011. Goodman was born and raised in a Jewish family in Philadelphia . After attending Central High School for a time, he graduated from The Haverford School . He graduated from Haverford College in 1961, then received his J.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1964. He and his wife Carolyn have four children. During his career as

6083-509: Was the most widely used. According to a June 2022 study, COVID-19 vaccines prevented an additional 14.4 million to 19.8 million deaths in 185 countries and territories from 8 December 2020 to 8 December 2021. On 8 November 2022, the first recombinant protein-based COVID-19 vaccine (Novavax's booster Nuvaxovid ) was authorised for use in adults in the United Kingdom. It has subsequently received endorsement/authorisation from

6162-609: Was turned down “for the time being.” According to Mark Fabiani, the Chargers’ general counsel, Goodman was a longtime season ticket holder of the Chargers, and a fan of the team. The Chargers ultimately decided to relocate to Los Angeles instead. In 2017, under the tenure of Carolyn Goodman as mayor, the Oakland Raiders agreed to relocate to Las Vegas . In 2003, Goodman was voted the “Least Effective Public Official” in

6241-610: Was viewed as a superior city for its abundance of hotel rooms, as well as its popularity as a convention city. The World Market Center sought a $ 115 million property tax rebate, although the Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency recommended against this, as it would drain the agency of funding for future projects. The city denied the request in 2001, but approved a $ 40 million rebate the following year, after lengthy negotiations. The Related Companies also provided financing. Furniture Mart Enterprises broke ground on

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