On Wednesday evening Washoe County Health District announced 2 new local cases of COVID-19. Both are men in their 30s, one with recent travel to Europe the second had recent travel to Washington state. That brings the Washoe County total to 14. In Douglas County the first case of Coronavirus has been diagnosed, the patient…… MORE
If You Opted Out of Health Coverage, You Now Have Another Chance to Sign up
If you qualified for health coverage, but opted not to. You now have a chance to rethink that decision in light of the Corona Virus, thanks to some decisions by Governor Steve Sisolak.… MORE
School District in The Final Stages of Developing Distance Learning Plan
The Washoe County School District is currently in the final stages of developing plans for distance learning. The majority of Washoe County schools were scheduled for Spring Break from March 16 through March 27, so for most WCSD schools, distance learning will begin the week of Monday, March 30. Once the plan is finalized, the…… MORE
Coronavirus Leading to a Blood Shortage
Blood drives, as many as 2,700 nationally, have been canceled as high schools, colleges and businesses shut their doors to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.… MORE
Evictions on Hold in Reno
If you’ve lost your job or have been furloughed, and you can’t pay your rent, you won’t face eviction following a decision by a judge this week to put all actions to remove tenants on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino talked with Reno City Council’s Jenny Brekhus about the move.… MORE
What’s Next For Local Businesses Closed by The Coronavirus?
Closures on non-essential businesses are resulting in layoffs and furloughs throughout Northern Nevada, so what lies ahead for local businesses? KOH’s Daniela Sonnino talked to Shannon Pierce with Fennemore Craig in Reno to find out.… MORE
NV Energy Offers Some Help For Struggling Customers
NV Energy is offering energy bill assistance in northern Nevada through its Special Assistance Fund for Energy program. SAFE currently helps any customer who demonstrates economic hardship to pay their energy bill, including those struggling due to COVID-19. To learn more visit nvenergy.com/assistance.… MORE
SBA Has Emergency Low Interest Loans For Impacted Businesses
The Small Business Administration has declared the entire state of Nevada an economic disaster zone. This means that businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis are eligible for low interest SBA loans, directly from the Federal Government and not through a bank or other lending institution. This loan is to mitigate the impacts of the crisis…… MORE
Full Text of Nevada Governors Speech on Coronavirus Response
The Governor’s prepared remarks were as follows: Good evening. You are all aware of the gravity of the COVID-19 crisis, around the world and right here in Nevada. I have taken what I believe were the necessary steps to date to try to mitigate this pandemic and keep our community safe, including closing our K-12…… MORE
Governor Sisolak Orders Statewide Closure of All Non-Essential Businesses
Governor Steve Sisolak has ordered the statewide closure of all non-essential businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor addressed the state yesterday from Las Vegas. The closures will take effect today at noon and will be in place for at least the next 30 days. The closures include bars and restaurants, though restaurants…… MORE
