but the united blood services of las vegas is still taking precautions. "we always want to make sure that the blood that we supply to the hospitals is safe so we have a lot of extra procedures and precautions that we use to ensure that we maintain the integrity of the blood" donors to wait 28 days before donating blood... if they've been to one of the zika- infected areas. they are also urging everyone to postpone donating if they are feeling sick. the d-m-v is giving its virtual line system another shot... after blaming it for long wait times last summer. the nevada department of motor vehicles is planning on expanding their contract with "q- less" this is the system that allows customers to check into a virtual dmv line. the state board of examiners voted tuesday to put about 800 thousand dollars into the program. there were complaints last year, after customers would check-in while at home but then wouldn't show up. the dmv says their new version is a major improvement. valentine's day is this sunday. are you spending a lot on that special someone? how

here in las vegas, united blood services is taking steps to help prevent the spread of the zika virus. they are now asking potential donors who have traveled to affected areas not to donate blood for 28-days. the restriction is expected to reduce the number of blood donors by nearly 2-percent. february is national heart month. and ford country celebrated today with a fun art fair and blood drive. it happened at the ford dealership at valley auto mall down in henderson. there was free food, and even a valentine's event sponsored by the nonprofit, busy bee.art studio there kids could make cards for our servicemembers abroad. united blood services held the drive. anyone who donated got a gift card to killer shrimp at town square, or tickets to an upcoming house of blues show. julie cane // corporate director of marketing for gaudin motor company 00:16:04 -- 00:16:16 "it's so important....have a good time." this was the first heart to art turnout was so great...they'll probably hold another in the future! stay with us. we'll be right back with a final check of your forecast. you are watch