Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve held a virtual press conference on Thursday afternoon. She encouraged residents that if they have to go outside for whatever reason, to wear masks althugh She said she cannot mandate that residents wear them. She also told residents who don’t have masks to use bandanas, scarves and similar articles of clothing.
Washoe County reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total cases to 184. The county also reported eight recoveries, giving Washoe County 26 recoveries. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office reported two employees tested positive.
Washoe County has a fourth death from COVID-19. The health district says the man in his forties had underlying medical conditions. At last check, Washoe County had at least 163 cases of COVID-19 – with 18 of those persons having recovered from the respiratory illness. 20 persons remain hospitalized. Statewide, Nevada has more than 1,200 … Read more
Your energy bill is going down-just in time for the hard times many Nevadans are experiencing. NV Energy says residential electric customers will see a decrease in their monthly bills by about $2.10. The lower bills are the result of lower fuel and energy costs.
A local non-profit is getting tens of thousands of dollars in federal money to fight COVID-19. Northern Nevada HOPES is getting $64,000 from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to buy personal protective gear as well as medical and behavioral case management for patients as well as telehealth services doting the global pandemic.
A man accused of killing state trooper and stealing his uniform and his patrol car is being held without bail. John Dabritz of While Pine County faces charges of murder, arson, and grand larceny. The 65-year-old is accused of fatally shooting NHP Sgt. Ben Jenkins on March 27th as he tried to assist the stranded … Read more
Former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval said he is stepping down from his position at MGM Resorts to pursue the presidency of the University of Nevada, Reno, his alma mater. The state Board of Regents announced Wednesday an emergency meeting has been scheduled next week to consider the necessary action to allow for appointment of an … Read more
Gov. Steve Sisolak activated the National Guard Wednesday to lead Nevada’s fight against the coronavirus and extended his order closing the state’s casinos, schools and nonessential businesses an additional two weeks through April. Unlike similar directives issued by governors in some other states, it does not include penalties for violations. Sisolak said it “merely reinforces … Read more
Operators from the Washoe County Health District, REMSA, and UNR School of Medicine are answering questions and concerns about COVID 19. Calls can be about symptoms, exposure, and social distancing. Four lines are dedicated to not only the community, but doctors, pharmacists, or other health care providers. The number is 775-328-2427.
Washoe County Health Officials confirmed a fourth death related to COVID-19 in the county on Wednesday. The death was a man in his 40s with a preexisting medical condition, according to the district. The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Nevada is up to 1,279 as of Wednesday.