New COVID-19 awareness efforts in Spanish launch in Northern Nevada
Across the country, Latino communities have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Washoe County officials recently launched an outreach...
Sisolak extends ‘statewide pause,’ announces new eviction moratorium through March
Gov. Steve Sisolak announced on Sunday that he is extending current coronavirus health and safety restrictions for another month and putting in place a new moratorium on...
COVID-19 bilingual contact tracers struggle as cases continue to spike
COVID-19 contract tracers continue to be in short supply. That’s especially true for bilingual ones. According to health officials in Nevada, bilingual contract tracers are...
Sisolak limits gathering sizes, reduces occupancy at certain places as COVID-19 cases climb
Gov. Steve Sisolak announced on Sunday that he is lowering occupancy limits and once again reducing the size of allowed gatherings as COVID-19 continues to spread like...
Sisolak tests positive for COVID-19 as virus surges in Nevada, across the nation
Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Friday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Sisolak, in a call with reporters Friday afternoon, said that he tested positive in the...
Sisolak urges Nevadans to limit nonessential activities under ‘Stay at Home 2.0’ or face further restrictions in two weeks
Gov. Steve Sisolak is asking Nevadans to voluntarily stay home for the next two weeks as COVID-19 cases spike statewide, warning that if the data doesn’t improve...
Reno 1868 FC ceases operations due to pandemic
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...
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...
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,...
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...