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]
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]
Local nurse takes health precautions seriously for the well-being of her family
While the world seems to have come to a halt and the authorities mandate that people to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, there are those who, despite these orders, are fulfilling another duty. This is the case for the more than 152,000 healthcare professionals in Nevada who are essential to the health… [Read More]
City of Reno hosts its first-ever Spanish-language virtual chat about the pandemic (audio)
Information about COVID-19 evolves quickly and providing updates city-wide in Spanish can be a challenge. Cynthia Esparza works in community engagement with the City of Reno’s Neighborhood Services Department. She oversees the city’s Spanish Communications Program and manages the “City of Reno en Español” Facebook page, where the virtual, COVID-19 “charla,” which means “chat,” will… [Read More]
Potential impacts for Reno Aces if MLB season starts over the summer
Several reports over the past weeks have mentioned that Major League Baseball (MLB) season could begin in May. This would come as a surprise after the abrupt cancelation of Spring Training – which was just beginning back in March – due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical professionals and the MLB Players Association have been in… [Read More]
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