covid-19 deaths

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Mountain West states’ COVID-19 death rates stand out in new analysis

Kaleb Roedel

A new analysis shows that states in the Mountain West suffered some of the highest COVID-19 death rates in the U.S. between January 2020 and July 2022.

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KUNR Today: California hits 70,000 COVID-19 deaths, Tahoe getting federal funds to fight wildfires

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021.Justice Department awards $1.2 million for Nevada police trainingBy Noah…

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All Eyes On Dixie Fire As Blaze Enters Second Month

Paul Boger

KUNR is providing updates on the Dixie Fire as they relate to Susanville and our listening area. Visit our live blog to view recent updates.The Dixie…

Thre volunteers preparing swabs to test residents of a skilled nursing facility for COVID-19. The volunteers are wearing PPE from head to toe, which includes face masks, face shields, gowns and gloves.

KUNR Today: First COVID-19 Death Among Vaccinated In Washoe Co., Northern Nev. Remains At High Risk

Noah Glick

Here are the latest news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.First Breakthrough COVID-19 Death Reported In Washoe CountyBy Paul…

KUNR Today: Washoe Co. Sees Fourth Delta Variant Death, Councilmember Brekhus Running For Reno Mayor

Michelle Billman

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Friday, July 23, 2021.Tamarack Fire Prompted More Evacuations Thursday, Has Burned Roughly 50K Acres…

President Biden, first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff hold a moment of silence and candlelight ceremony in honor of those who have lost their lives to the coronavirus.

Watch: President Biden Delivers Emotional Remembrance Of 500,000 COVID-19 Victims

Scott Detrow

President Biden and Vice President Harris held a ceremony Monday night marking the grim milestone of 500,000 American deaths from COVID-19.

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'To Me He's Not A Number': Families Reflect As U.S. Passes 500,000 COVID-19 Deaths

Melissa Block

Family members of those who've died from COVID-19 reflect on the milestone of 500,000 U.S. deaths, and how their individual loss fits within the magnitude of that number.

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Public Health

Lucia Starbuck

Washoe health officials reported 354 additional COVID-19 cases and seven deaths Tuesday. That brings the countywide total to 328 deaths. Deaths are rising…

Public Health

COVID-19 Surge In Washoe Co. Means Funeral Homes Are Nearing Capacity

Lucia Starbuck

In Washoe, over 250 residents have died due to COVID-19. And 65 of those deaths were reported in the last 30 days. That accounts for a quarter of all…

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Public Health

Coronavirus Likely To Be Third-Leading Cause Of Death In 2020

Noah Glick

COVID-19 is set to be one of the leading causes of death across the country this year.More than 165,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 already in 2020,…