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]
University cancels programs in Italy and South Korea due to global coronavirus outbreak
The University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) announced this weekend the cancellation of its study abroad programs in Italy and South Korea. USAC had already suspended courses in China and now also declared the suspension of the first session of its summer program in the Asian country. The reason: The global outbreak of the coronavirus and… [Read More]
UNR continues to monitor spread of the Coronavirus
As the cases of people who’ve contracted the coronavirus in the United States slowly increases – the Centers for Disease Control is now tracking a total of 11 confirmed cases – University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) health officials continue to update the school community on what they can do to prevent its spread. UNR’s Medical… [Read More]
UNR advises students to take precautions against Coronavirus
The student health center at University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is advising students, faculty and staff to protect themselves as it encourages self-monitoring due to the spread of the coronavirus and flu season. According to a report by the World Health Organization issued Thursday, the outbreak of the new virus is now of international concern… [Read More]