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
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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
How Local Colleges Plan to Deal With The Coronavirus
Truckee Meadows Community College and Western Nevada College in Carson City both have contingency plans for the coronoavirus. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino talked with both institutions about what’s next going forward.… MORE
Some Recently Passed Laws Could Help Slow The Spread of COVID-19
Some recently passed laws in Nevada may help slow the spread of the coronavirus, and other illness causing viruses.… MORE
BLM Testing Horse Fertility Control Drug
The Bureau of Land Management is moving ahead with a study on the fertility control drug Oocyte, with testing trials this spring to see if it’ll work on horses in the wild better than other options available now.… MORE
Presumptive Case of COVID-19 Reported in The Carson City Area
A person has tested positive for COVID-19 in the Carson City area, Carson City Health and Human Services reported Thursday. The test will be sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to confirm the coronavirus. It is the first case in the combined Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties areas. It is…… MORE
City of Reno Launches Website For Coronavirus Questions
The City of Reno has set up a webpage for information about the corona virus. City staff says they know Reno residents have questions & concerns about COVID-19. So they’ve dedicated web page with resources & information including how City services are affected. They promise to update the page often, find it at Reno.Gov/COVID19. Reno…… MORE
Counterfeit Pills Containing Fentanyl Reported in Douglas County
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is looking into reports that counterfeit Percocet pills are being sold locally that actually contain fentanyl. Percocet is a prescription medication used to control moderate to severe pain and contains acetaminophen and oxycodone. The counterfeit pills look very similar to an actual Percocet pill. Fentanyl is an extremely powerful opioid…… MORE
Carson City Health & Human Services Launches Coronavirus Hotline
Got a question about the coronavirus? Carson City Health and Human Services has launched a hotline that you can call to find out what you need to know. The number is (775) 283-4789, and is open for anyone who lives in Lyon, Storey or Douglas County. The number’s manned Monday through Friday beginning at 8am,…… MORE
