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The Delta COVID-19 variant has been affecting the entire country. Here is a popular destination that is now considered high risk.

The increase in COVID-19 cases in the US has had deadly results. The highly contagious Delta variant has led to cases of COVID-19 progression and the hospitalization and death of thousands of unvaccinated people. While travel reappears on the map, it’s important to consider your destination, as some states pose a greater threat than others when it comes to spreading the virus. Las Vegas is now considered one of those risky places.

Las Vegas is one of the most popular places for travelers around the world, whether they are interested in cannabis tourism or just bars and casinos. It is currently considered a dangerous place to travel due to the increase in COVID-19 cases.

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According to the New York News, COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths have increased by 102% in the last two weeks. As a result, government officials in California, Chicago and Hawaii have warned people not to travel to Las Vegas and Nevada.

“Among our recent cases, since we’ve had the rise over the last month, a lot of these have traveled to the peninsula and of those … a lot of them went to Las Vegas.” said Janet Berreman, Kauai District Health Officer in Hawaii.

One of the reasons Vegas is so contagious is because most of the entertainment and events that take place there are done indoors. Visitors and guests from all over the country spend extended periods of time getting to know each other and spending time in hotels and casinos, where masks are not mandatory. While local businesses will likely ask people to wear masks when they are indoors, drinking, playing, and socializing are likely to result in lax safety measures.

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When protecting yourself from the virus, it is very important to follow the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Experts say the main way to protect yourself is to get vaccinated and wear a mask in places where there is little airflow and a lot of people. When it comes to unvaccinated people, their list of risks and more time. It is recommended to wear a face mask most of the time and avoid traveling and being in places with a lot of people, especially if they are indoors.

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