With information about the coronavirus constantly changing and its impact on northern Nevada still unknown, efforts to provide Spanish speakers in the region with COVID-19 updates are taking a variety of forms. A patchwork of initiatives at the community, city and county levels is providing some updates, but those efforts aren’t reaching everyone. Additionally, some… [Read More]
Operation Battle Born 2020 canceled due to COVID-19
Throughout the month of May, many Nevadans would have met up and completed a 400 mile journey across the state to honor veterans as part of Operation Battle Born (OBB). What would have been the events third year was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year motto, “Ruck to Remember” intended to honor veteran… [Read More]
DACA medical student volunteers during pandemic as Supreme Court decision nears
Although Peter Park, a graduating medical student and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient has been limited to what kind of work he can do in a clinical setting, he has still found ways to contribute during the coronavirus pandemic. Park volunteers with the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) screening COVID-19 phone calls… [Read More]
Local Latino leaders share COVID-19 impacts on Hispanic community in Washoe County on YouTube in Spanish
The COVID-19 Regional Information Center held its first-ever online event in Spanish to share advice and resources regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Experts from the City of Reno, City of Sparks, and Washoe County joined a live video stream on the City of Reno’s YouTube channel about challenges members of Northern Nevada’s Hispanic community may face… [Read More]
Governor Sisolak imposes phases for limited reopening of businesses starting May 15
Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed a directive easing some coronavirus-related restrictions starting May 1, including allowing golf, drive-in worship services and curbside pickup at marijuana dispensaries and other retailers. But many other elements of the strict “Stay at Home” order will be extended until May 15 to include the closures of nonessential businesses such as hair salons,… [Read More]
Virtual town hall in Spanish with Senator Catherine Cortez Masto this Friday
The City of Reno will host a virtual town hall in Spanish, with subtitles in English, to answer questions from the community about health, business, public safety and education. The online event will take place Friday, May 1, at 1 p.m. on the City of Reno’s YouTube channel and on television via our local Univision… [Read More]
NSHE urges DACA students to renew their applications immediately
Tens of thousands of DACA recipients are experiencing increased levels of emotional distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials with the Nevada System of Higher Education have extended their support by debunking misinformation during a time when recipients nervously await the Supreme Court’s decision on whether or not to rescind the policy. Deferred Action for Childhood… [Read More]
Almost half of positive COVID-19 cases in Washoe County are Latinos (audio)
The City of Reno held its first-ever Facebook Live event in Spanish to answer questions about the coronavirus. Councilmember Oscar Delgado shared that 48 percent, almost half, of the positive COVID-19 cases in Washoe County are Latinos. The health district does not require residents to identify their race or ethnicity, so the available data does not… [Read More]
NSHE to host a virtual town hall about DACA issues on Tuesday
Everyone has started to feel the pressure brought on by COVID-19, but those who are recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program have been in a stressful position for months. In an effort to acknowledge their current concerns, the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) will host a Virtual Town Hall on… [Read More]
How the Reno Aces mascot practices social distancing (video)
The Reno Aces are encouraging everyone to “Stay Home” on their social media platform and their mascot, Archie, is doing exactly as he is told. Since the season has been suspended, Archie is staying put at Greater Nevada Field in downtown Reno. During the coronavirus pandemic “Zoom calls” have become a hit and it seems… [Read More]
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