Masks

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KUNR Today: Nevada Welcoming 150 Afghan Refugees, Scientists Studying Effects Of Smoke On Lake Tahoe

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Monday, Sept. 20, 2021.Nevada Soon To Be Home To 150 Afghan RefugeesBy KUNR Staff150 Afghan refugees…

Two disposable, blue face masks are placed on top of each other.

KUNR Today: Nevada COVID-19 Cases Rising, All Nevada Counties Under Indoor Mask Mandate

Nate Hegyi

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Monday, Sept. 13, 2021.Nevada Reports 1,552 Additional COVID Cases, 21 More DeathsBy The Associated…

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KUNR Today: Crews Make Progress On Caldor Fire, Nursing Shortage Straining Nevada Hospitals

Danna O’Connor

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.Favorable Weather Boost Containment On Caldor FireBy KUNR StaffBetter weather…

Montana, Utah Governors Spread Mask Misinformation As Schools Open And Delta Variant Surges

Nate Hegyi

As the COVID-19 delta variant drives case counts to their highest levels in months, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte amplifies misinformation about the effectiveness of masks in schools.

The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center on the UNR Campus.

KUNR Today: Nevada Colleges Call For Vaccine Mandate For Workers, Reno Considers Ban On Whips

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Friday, Aug. 27, 2021.Nevada College And Universities Call For Vaccine Mandate For WorkersBy Paul…

A close up of a man getting a shot in his right arm by a woman in blue scrubs. The image is taken on the other side of plexiglass, so there is a slight reflection.

KUNR Today: Large, Indoor Events Can Require COVID-19 Vaccine, Laxalt Files For U.S. Senate Run

Lucia Starbuck

Here are the local morning news headlines for Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021.COVID-19 Cases Ticking Down, But Metrics Still High In NevadaBy Lucia…

Public Health

Health Experts Urge Double-Masking As Coronavirus Mutates

Stephanie Serrano

As highly contagious coronavirus variants spread, health experts in the Mountain West and beyond are urging people to upgrade and double up their…

Masked travelers head through the main terminal of Denver International Airport on Dec. 31. Starting Feb. 1, travelers will be required to wear face masks on nearly all forms of public transportation.

U.S. Headlines

CDC Issues Sweeping New Mask Mandate For U.S. Travelers, Extends Eviction Moratorium

Jason Breslow

The new travel order will require passengers to wear face coverings on nearly all forms of public transportation, including airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-shares.

A hand holding a stack of reusable, fabric face masks.

Public Health

We Know Masks Work, Yet We Don't Consistently Wear Them, Survey Finds

Stephanie Serrano

As President Joe Biden calls for a 100-day mask challenge, a new study finds the majority of adults in the U.S. still don't wear masks consistently when…

Business and Economy

A DIY Map Helps Laramie Shoppers Find COVID-Conscious Businesses

Maggie Mullen

When Willow Belden goes holiday shopping she likes to support local businesses. This year, though, it's meant calling stores and asking, "Are you guys...