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

Two More Coronavirus Related Deaths Reported in Washoe County

Washoe County on Thursday reported two more coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the total deaths to 10. The two recent patients who died were a woman in her 60s, and a man in his 50s both with underlying health conditions.  The Regional Information Center also reported 37 additional positive cases and three recoveries of COVID-19 in Washoe…MORE

Crews Knock Down Fire Near UNR

The Reno Fire Department had quick knockdown of a fire in a boarded up home about a block east of the south end of the University of Nevada, Reno on Thursday afternoon. The call for the fire in the 400 block of Highland Avenue came in at about 4:12 p.m.  There was no one inside…MORE

Washoe County Reports Three Coronavirus Deaths Wednesday

Washoe County reported three coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday, giving Washoe County eight overall. They were a man in his 70s, a woman in her 80s, and a woman in her 60s, all with underlying health conditions. The state of Nevada on Wednesday reported the statewide death count climbed to 80.MORE

New Regulations For Religious Facilities Announced by The Governor

Governor Sisolak announced new COVID-19 directives during a press conference Wednesday. He said publicly accessible sporting venues like golf courses, basketball and tennis courts and swimming pools are ordered to close. New regulations for churches and religious facilities are in place as well — they are prohibited from holding in-person services with ten or more…MORE