delta variant

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Delta surge, misinformation leave rural Nevada reeling

Bert Johnson

For the last three years, the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine has been sending its recent graduates to the Elko Family Medical and Dental…

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…

As Delta Variant Spreads, Limited Public Health Laws In Western States Could Pose Safety Risks

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KUNR Today: Vacancy Rates Tighten As Demand Rises, Tribes Join Lawsuit Against Lithium Mine

Paul Boger

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Friday, July 30, 2021.COVID-19 Spike In Hospitalizations, Deaths Prompt Tough New ActionBy Nate…

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KUNR Today: Tamarack Fire Damages At Least 13 Structures, Jet Fuel Shortage Could Cause Delays

Michelle Billman

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Monday, July 26, 2021.At Least 13 Structures Damaged By Tamarack FireBy Noah GlickMore than a dozen…

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…

Dr. Mark Pandori is in a white lab coat, a blue surgical mask and green gloves. He is looking down at a tray with a sample collection of vials placed vertically in individual slots.

Public Health

Sequencing COVID-19: What It Can Tell Us About The Delta Variant In Nevada

Lucia Starbuck

The Delta variant of COVID-19 is the most common strain found in Nevada, making up more than 68% of the COVID-19 cases sampled over the last two weeks,…

KUNR Today: Washoe Co. Reports Increase In COVID-19 Cases, Low Water Closing Tahoe Boat Ramp

Lucia Starbuck

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, July 15, 2021.COVID-19 Rising In Washoe County, Including Third Death From Delta VariantBy…

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Politics and Policy

This Week: New Laws, Tracking Emissions, COVID-19 Cases Creep Back

Paul Boger

Nevada lawmakers approved more than 500 bills during the recent legislative session, and nearly half of those new laws went into effect this week. KUNR…

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KUNR Today: Delta Variant Confirmed In Washoe County, Heller Eyeing Run For Nev. Governor

Lucia Starbuck

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, June 24, 2021.Cluster Of Delta Variant Identified At Hunsberger Elementary School In…