Despite hospital restrictions easing, those checking in to seek care are down 50 percent at Northern Nevada Medical Center. Local doctors fear COVID-19 is keeping some who need medical attention away. The top is also affecting hospital revenue with a new analysis showing hospitals across the country losing 1-point-4-billion in combined revenue per day.
Washoe County is projecting an estimated $24.6 million budget shortfall for the 2020 fiscal year largely due to the coronavirus pandemic. During Tuesday Washoe County Board of Commissioners meeting, commissioners were presented with a proposed fiscal year 2021 budget totaling in $714.6 million. Officials say the county is experiencing significant financial impacts from COVID-19 due … Read more
A magnitude-5.0 earthquake rattled Western Nevada this morning, just days after a 6.5 quake shook the same region near Mina and Tonopah. According to the United States Geological Society, the quake struck around 28 miles west-northwest of Tonopah at 5:36 a.m. Hundreds of aftershocks have been reported since the original quake struck.
If you are still waiting on your stimulus payment from the government, keep an eye out for a debit card in the mail. The U.S. Treasury Department announced Monday it’s going to start mailing some stimulus payments on debit cards. Until now, payments had been either directly deposited in an individual’s bank account — or … Read more
Nevada Health Response reported that there are now 7,046 positive cases of coronavirus. 373 people have died from the virus statewide. The Washoe County Health District reports the number of cases in the county is 1,295 and still 48 deaths. There are currently 558 active cases of coronavirus, and 689 cases of recovery.
Carson City saws its third death tied to COVID-19 Monday. Health officials say the latest victim was a man in his 80s. The Quad-County region now has 145 cases-with 102 recoveries. Carson City has the most cases within the region at 71 followed by Lyon County with 48. Douglas County has 25 cases while Storey … Read more
Nevada has a new statewide director of coronavirus response. Caleb Cage has been appointed to the role by Governor Steve Sisolak. Cage is former head of the state Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security; more recently, he worked as an assistant vice chancellor for the Nevada System of Higher Education.
A man, who was shot by a Sparks Police officer following a chase on I-80 near Derby Dam earlier this month, faces additional charges. Police have filed charges of felony assault on a peace officer and a count of being an ex-felon in possession of a weapon against Joseph Williams. Police say they heard what … Read more
Macy’s at Meadowood Mall is now open for curbside pick-up. Orders placed by noon will be available for same-day pick-up.
Elective surgeries are resuming at Northern Nevada Medical Center. The hospital made the decision based on a sustained downward trend of COVID-19 cases. Those who come in for elective surgeries must be screened four days in advance, must wear masks, and they’ll be tested for COVID-19 at the curb before they’re allowed to enter.