Nevada officials reported 3,402 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Thursday, breaking the record for most cases reported in a single day. Officials also reported 44 deaths. The record-setting case count comes one day after Nevada reported 60 coronavirus deaths, marking the pandemic’s highest single-day toll.
Next week’s NDOT Board Meeting will be virtual. Meg Ragonese explains; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-010821-RAGONESE-Virtual%20Meeting.mp3 Find the link at; nevadadot.com.
Meg Ragonese says Nevada DOT announced their next Board of Directors meeting; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-010821-RAGONESE-Virtual%20Meeting.mp3 Learn more at; nevadadot.com.
Nevada DOT announced the next Board of Directors meeting. Meg Ragonese has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-010821-RAGONESE-Virtual%20Meeting.mp3 Learn more at nevadadot.com.
Remote learning is leading to less successful outcomes for Washoe County students. The Washoe County School District says between 25 and 33 percent of middle and high school students are failing at least one course. No word on how the district plans to catch kids up and combat learning loss during these challenging times.
At Carson Tahoe Medical Center, frontline pandemic workers are getting their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine while other staff are getting their first dose of the Moderna vaccine. Officials there say 70 percent of the hospital’s workforce will be vaccinated by the end of this week.
Washoe County adds five COVID-19 deaths for a total of 518. All five deaths were in persons with underlying health conditions. The county added more than 250 cases and more than 100 recoveries Wednesday. Meantime, the Quad-County region adds seven COVID-19 deaths – for a total of 135. The area saw 85 new cases and … Read more
Unattended cooking sparks a fire in Sun Valley. Truckee Meadows firefighters were called to Bozic Lane near East 7th Street early this morning. Everyone inside made it out safely before firefighters arrived, but 2 News reports three had to be hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
A Nevada Highway Patrol trooper suffers minor injuries after a crash. It happened on northbound U.S. 395 in the Panther Valley area last night. The trooper did not require a hospital.
Educators, daycare workers and higher education staff in Quad-County will be able to get the first dose of the vaccine as early as January 11th, as they move into tier 2 of vaccinations. Those in tier 2 and work in Lyon, Douglas, Carson or Storey counties should expect their employer, pharmacy or health care provider … Read more