Cell Phone Data Tracks Travelers From Las Vegas

The video discusses the surge in COVID-19 cases in Las Vegas following the reopening of casinos on June 4th. It highlights a study by Pro Publica that tracked cell phone data over four days in July, revealing that 26,000 devices were monitored on the Las Vegas Strip. The data showed that visitors traveled to every state in the contiguous US except Maine, illustrating how the virus continues to spread. Experts emphasize the importance of understanding these travel patterns to control the pandemic.

What significant event occurred in the Las Vegas area on June 4th?

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Who requested the tracking of cell phone data?

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How many devices were tracked during the four-day period in July?

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Which state did visitors not travel to according to the data?

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What does the data suggest about the spread of the virus?

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