Reno’s United Soccer League team, Reno 1868 FC, announced last Friday it would cease operations following the 2020 season. Reno 1868 FC sprouted its franchise in 2017 at the Greater Nevada Field and went on to play four seasons. The team’s president, Eric Edelstein, called this moment a “COVID-19 casualty.” “Like everything, COVID just devastated… [Read More]
Nevada expects a COVID-19 vaccine in early December
Nevada’s COVID-19 Task Force shared more details last Thursday about the state’s plan to roll out a vaccine. The Department of Health and Human Services plans to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine in three phases. Currently, the state is in Phase 1 of its plan and is waiting for an FDA-approved vaccine. The department predicts an… [Read More]
Guidelines for celebrating Halloween and El Día de los Muertos in the high-risk COVID-19 red zone
Both Halloween and El Día de los Muertos are enjoyed within the loving company of families and friends. Both holidays bring with them community gatherings, food and drink sharing, cheering, shouting, singing and more. These are precisely the activities that worry health officials. COVID-19 spreads quickly among such gatherings, especially when people are enjoying each… [Read More]
Immunization plan maps out framework for COVID-19 vaccination distribution in Nevada, starting with frontline workers
Health care workers, first responders and lab employees will be among the first in Nevada to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available, according to a draft of the state’s vaccination plan released Monday. As expected, the initial round of COVID-19 vaccinations will be focused on the populations most at risk of contracting the… [Read More]
Deputy Fire Chief offers fire safety tips for Fire Prevention Month
In honor of October being Fire Prevention Month, Dale Way, Deputy Fire Chief of the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD), provided information on how the public can practice fire safety. Since this year’s Fire Prevention theme is kitchen safety, TMFPD will focus on tips for preventing fires while cooking. However, Way added that there are… [Read More]
Caregivers adjust how they support loved ones during pandemic
Providing care for a senior comes with a lot of responsibility. In some cases, caregivers can be the ones preparing meals, doing errands, providing companionship and overall making sure all of a person’s needs are met. This was already a demanding job. But now, with the addition of COVID-19, it’s gotten more complicated. William Palmer… [Read More]
Sisolak lifts 50-person limit on gatherings, allowing live entertainment and large events to proceed with restrictions
Conventions, sporting events with live audiences and large church gatherings will be allowed to resume once again after Gov. Steve Sisolak announced that he is raising the limit on public gatherings from 50 to 250 people — and even higher for some of the state’s largest venues. Sisolak, at a press conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday,… [Read More]
All races have COVID, but people of color will face vastly different outcomes: report
Early on in the pandemic, many called COVID-19 a great equalizer, a virus that affects rich and poor, white, Black and brown people alike. New realities have come to light suggesting that while anyone might be infected, based on race, class and in certain cases, gender, the outcome of the disease will be vastly different. … [Read More]
Education during COVID-19 discussed in first KUNR forum for Spanish speaking Nevadans
With the fall semester underway for public schools across the state, KUNR recently hosted a Facebook Live event in Spanish, with health and education experts, to answer community questions. Bilingual reporter Natalie Van Hoozer moderated the Q&A and spoke with KUNR’s Jayden Perez to recap the main takeaways from the discussion. Jayden Perez: Natalie, KUNR… [Read More]
Nevada’s communities of color, essential workers are disproportionately affected by COVID-19: Report
Nevada’s army of essential workers have not only kept the wheels of daily life going for all Nevadans, they’ve helped the state maintain the look and feel of normalcyduring a global pandemic and an historic budget shortfall in the state. They are the staff in grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies. They work in janitorial services,… [Read More]
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