After many businesses in Nevada were forced to shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Daniel Marquez and Javier Leija Meza saw their lives change dramatically. In a matter of weeks, both lost their jobs in marketing at casinos in Reno and were told that they could no longer teach Zumba classes since gyms were… [Read More]
Due to successful petition by thousands of students and parents, a new graduation date must be agreed upon — soon
More than 16,000 parents and students at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) recently signed a petition asking UNR authorities to postpone the graduation, while rejecting any “virtual” alternative to the traditional ceremony. Fortunately for those concerned, UNR has listened to them. The university’s president, Marc Johnson, offered them the choice of holding a graduation… [Read More]
Construction workers continue to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite possibility of contagion
Three construction workers at the Resort World Las Vegas project have tested positive for the coronavirus as did a laborer assigned to the construction of Allegiant Stadium, the new home of the Las Vegas Raiders. Even though COVID-19 cases in Nevada continue to steadily increase, progress on the construction of Allegiant Stadium has not come… [Read More]
Catholics and Easter in the time of the coronavirus
Easter this year will be celebrated very differently than before because service will take place mostly on YouTube and Facebook. After Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak ordered all non-essential businesses closed for the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, places of worship sent out announcements to their parishioners informing them to close their doors anyway until further… [Read More]
Governor activates National Guard, creates new medical workforce in response to COVID-19
Governor Steve Sisolak will activate Nevada’s National Guard and expand the field of healthcare workers to help fight the coronavirus, he announced during a press conference on Wednesday. “From the beginning I have been upfront about my goal: mitigate the spread to save lives and protect our healthcare system from being overwhelmed, which could lead… [Read More]
UNR delays president search due to COVID-19 pandemic
Along with almost every other semblance of normal life, the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) will also postpone its presidential search due to the coronavirus. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, the Nevada System of Higher Education Chancellor Thom Reilly recently announced that both UNR and the University of… [Read More]
State task force to focus on COVID-19 impact on Latinos
A task force formed by the Nevada Hispanic Legislative Caucus is recommending that Gov. Steve Sisolak create a health plan for undocumented Nevadans, drive-thru testing for COVID-19 and providing more information — including about where to find food— in Spanish. The group formed last week includes legal, political and medical experts focused on addressing the effects of coronavirus… [Read More]
School closures due to COVID-19 in Washoe County sets unclear path for teachers and parents
Public schools can provide a lot more than just an education for children. For many going to school means reliable access to food, shelter, technology, and emotional support. But since Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak called for statewide K-12 school closures to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, many parents and teachers have been left… [Read More]
Nevada is essentially closed because of coronavirus, orders Gov. Sisolak
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak ordered all non-essential businesses in the state to close by noon Wednesday, March 18. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, all retail establishments, bars, dine-in restaurants, hotels and beauty services are barred from opening for the next thirty days. The order also includes the state’s gaming industry, with all… [Read More]
Clustered due to coronavirus? Here’s a guide to what’s open, closed and free in Reno
Eerie, bizarre, crazy, surreal are all adjectives we keep hearing to describe the never-before actions that our local, state and federal government are taking because of the coronavirus, that is, the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest? As of Mar. 17, the Silver State reported its first death due to coronavirus. The victim was a “male Clark… [Read More]
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