Amazon on Wednesday confirmed an employee at the Amazon fulfillment center in the North Valleys has tested positive for COVID-19. Amazon said it has put policies in place to deal with the issue. They will alert fellow Amazon employees who had contact with the sick person and ask them not to return to the site…… MORE
The Governor Updates Nevadans on The Unemployment System
Governor Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday that he has instructed the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation to backdate all unemployment claims to March 13th. The governor updated the state on unemployment insurance last night in an address to Nevadans, saying 300,000 Nevadans have filed for unemployment benefits in the last 30 days. Governor Sisolak said…… MORE
Need to See Your Doctor? Try Telemedicine
Many people are canceling routine doctors appointments to avoid coming into contact with something who may be sick, but there are options available right from the comfort of your own home. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino explains…… MORE
More Nevada Guard Members Join The Fight Against COVID-19
The Nevada Guard is adding an additional 700 Nevada National Guard Soldiers and airmen to fight against COVID-19 Governor Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday. This brings the total number of Nevada National Guardsmen on military orders to support the state’s COVID-19 response to about 800, the largest state activation in Nevada National Guard history. This is…… MORE
Latest Cases Numbers in Nevada, Washoe County
Two more people have died from COVID-19 in the state of Nevada. The two additional deaths bring the state total to 120. The number of confirmed cases also rose to 2,971. Washoe County reported 39 additional positive cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 500. Carson City has one new…… MORE
Crews Arrest Man on Arson Charges
Fire crews are investigating an apartment fire on the 1200 block of Carville Drive in Reno. Officials say the call came in around 10:36 p.m. last night and crews had the fire knocked down in less than ten minutes. The fire mostly damaged the exterior of the building. There were no injuries. The Reno Police…… MORE
Reno Police Looking For a Hit & Run Driver
The Reno Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run that happened in a parking lot in the 500 block of Keystone Avenue on Monday. Officials say a man in his 50s was crossing the parking lot, when a white GMC pickup came around the corner and hit him. They said the truck fled the scene westbound…… MORE
Twelfth Coronavirus Related Death Reported in Washoe County
A 12th person in Washoe County has died from a COVID-19 related illness, Washoe County reported Sunday. The latest victim was a man in his 90s. An investigation is underway to determine if there were underlying conditions, the county said. 46 new positive tests of COVID-19 in Washoe County and two more recoveries were also…… MORE
Barton Memorial Hospital Looking to Staff its New Medical Corps
Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe needs help for its new medical corps. Officials say it’s crucial to prepare for a surge in patients seeking medical care, although positive cases of covid 19 are presently low in that area but that can quickly change. Dr. Kandra Yee, Barton’s Emergency Department Director and Chief of…… MORE
Nevada Community Health Centers Will Receive $6.25 Million in Grant Funding
Nevada community health centers will receive $6.25 million in grant funding from the federal coronavirus stimulus package. The centers can use the funding to help in detecting coronavirus; preventing, diagnosing and treating COVID-19; and maintain or increase staffing and capacity levels to address the pandemic.In Reno, Community Health Alliance will receive $1,147,370 and Northern Nevada…… MORE
