Washoe County has issued a Declaration of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. County Commission Chair, Bob Lucey calls the declaration, another tool that enables us to best serve our citizens. He adds, “This is a quickly moving situation and we are responding accordingly.” The county says the declaration will increase Washoe County’s accessibility…… MORE
Three Additional Cases of COVID-19 in Washoe County
WCHD has received three additional cases of COVID-19 , increasing the total in Washoe County to 12. The patients are, a man in his 60s with recent travel to the Bay Area in California. A man in his 60s with close contact to a previously-identified case in Washoe County. A woman in her 30s who…… MORE
Silver State Health Exchange Offering Limited-Time Special Enrollment
In response to Governor Sisolak’s Emergency Declaration, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, is announcing a limited-time “Exceptional Circumstance” Special Enrollment Period for qualified Nevadans who missed the Open Enrollment Period under the Affordable Care act. The SEP runs from now through April 15, 2020, and will allow eligible individuals to enroll in a qualified…… MORE
Lyon, Douglas County Declares a State of Emergency
Officials with Lyon County voted to approve a declaration of emergency amid the coronavirus outbreak on Monday. Governor Sisolak signed a declaration of emergency for the state of Nevada last week and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve followed suit afterward. Douglas County officials also declared a local state of emergency on Monday.… MORE
Truckee’s Mayor Reports Their First Case of COVID-19
Truckee Mayor Dave Polivy said there’s been one confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Truckee area. In a letter on Monday, he said the person is in isolation and is being carefully monitored.… MORE
Carson City Sheriff’s Office Says Suspect Posted Child Pornography to Snapchat
Carson City Sheriff’s Office was notified of a child pornography video posted to a social media account. The investigation determined that a Snapchat user posted a sexually graphic video to his account for the suspect’s followers to view. The video was viewed by some of the Snapchat users, and immediately reported to CCSO Dispatch. Detectives…… MORE
Amazon is Hiring to Deal With The Increase in Online Shopping
Amazon needs to hire 100,000 people to keep up with orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online. The Associated Press reports online retailer will also temporarily raise pay by $2 an hour through the end of April. That includes warehouses, delivery centers and Whole Foods grocery stores, all of…… MORE
How to Keep Your Business Operational During a Pandemic
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
