Cell Phone Data Tracks Travelers From Las Vegas

Cell Phone Data Tracks Travelers From Las Vegas

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Journalism, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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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.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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