Now that states across the US are forcing the closure of bars, nightclubs, and casinos, and companies are encouraging people to work from home, how can employers still conduct business? KOH spoke with a local attorney to talk about ways to keep the doors open for customers and clients.… MORE
Washoe County Health District Responds to The Mayor’s Call to Close Businesses
The Washoe County Health District says it has no mandate to close any businesses in Washoe County in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The district released the following statement last night: “The Health District supports business closures and cancelation of large public events to reduce risk of transmission of COVID-19, but it is not mandatory…… MORE
Mayor of Reno Orders Bars, Restaurants, and Gyms to Close
It’s a big step for the City of Reno, as the Mayor orders bars, restaurants and gyms to close to slow the spread of Covid 19. She also urged people to avoid hoarding, and relaxed some of the rules for trucks that deliver goods, so shipments can get in place in a timely fashion. The…… MORE
Governor Sisolak Announces The Closure of All Nevada Schools
Gov. Steve Sisolak said Sunday that all Nevada schools kindergarten through 12th grade will close beginning today at least until April 6. Sisolak made the announcement in a 3 p.m. press conference in Las Vegas. The move comes after Sisolak declared a state of emergency on Thursday. The University of Nevada, Reno and the University…… MORE
Five New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Washoe County
The Washoe county Health District late Sunday afternoon reported five new COVID-19 cases. That makes nine cases in Washoe County. The district said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is no longer confirming tests. All nine cases are considered confirmed. All are self-isolating in their homes.… MORE
Reno Police Asking You to Avoid Visits to The Station
Reno Police will close the front desk, and like the Washoe County Sheriff, will ask people to call or report online, rather than coming to the station to do business. But Chief Jason Soto says if you have a real emergency, call 911, response times will not change, and they will be there. The changes…… MORE
City of Reno Declares a State of Emergency
The City of Reno declared a state of emergency and is putting new policies in place to protect city workers and the public from transmitting the coronoavirus. Mayor Schieve with the new directive. The City also has a webpage with updates on the virus at reno.gov.… MORE
How Are Retirement Communities Responding to COVID-19
The elderly are the most prone to catching the corornavirus, so what are local retirement communities doing to prevent an outbreak? KOH’s Daniela Sonnino talked with Sky Peaks in Reno to find out.… MORE
Nevada Test Lab Says They Have Plenty of Coronavirus Tests
The Washoe County Health district wants the public to know that they Nevada Test Lab at UNR has plenty of test kits for residents in the Silver State.… MORE
Nevada Governor Declares a State of Emergency
Governor Steve Sisolak has declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus, and is praising school districts for canceling sports and extracurricular activities for now, in the interest of slowing the possible spread of the virus. The Governor urged people to observe the hand washing and other advice from health departments, and to be cautious…… MORE
