Novel Coronavirus

As COVID-19 Surges In Nevada, Sisolak Imposes New Restrictions

By • 9 hours ago
An older man looks beyond the camera. He’s touching the bottom of his blue surgical mask. He is wearing a silver wedding ring. There is a blue curtain behind him.
David Calvert / Nevada Independent

Nearly a quarter of all COVID-19 cases in Nevada were identified just this month alone. During a press conference Sunday, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced he’s imposing tighter restrictions for the next three weeks, calling it a “pause” — not a full shutdown.

Moderna Vaccine's Long Shelf Life, Small Doses Make It Ideal For Rural West

By • 21 hours ago

The vaccine developed by the pharmaceutical company Moderna may be easier to distribute in the rural West, according to regional public health experts.

It can survive up to a month in a freezer, is shipped in small doses, and it doesn't need a special, ultra-cold freezer to survive – unlike the vaccine developed by the company Pfizer.


Western Hospitals Filling With COVID Patients With Few Places To Send Them

By • 21 hours ago

Hospitals continue to fill up across the Mountain West, and that means some patients may have nowhere to go.


Novel Coronavirus In Nevada: Live Blog

By , , , , & • Nov 21, 2020
An illustration of an ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.
Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAMS / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

6:14 p.m. | November 22, 2020

Washoe County Reports More Than 800 Cases For Second Day In A Row, Along With Five Deaths
By Lucia Starbuck

Washoe County officials have reported more than 800 new cases of COVID-19 for the second day in a row. On Sunday, officials reported 835 additional cases, breaking Saturday’s record of 817 new cases.

Gov. Sisolak Warns Of Increasing COVID-19 Cases

By • Nov 20, 2020
A quote from Steve Sisolak, the governor of Nevada. “The majority of our counties are deemed at-risk of increased transmission of COVID-19. To be blunt, our state is surging and continues to surge.”
Jayden Perez / KUNR

Governor Steve Sisolak announced that he is doing well despite contracting COVID-19; however, he warned Nevadans of the dangers that the coronavirus imposes on the state.

Examining How Social Gatherings Off-Campus Led To The Closure Of A Private High School In Reno

By • Nov 19, 2020
A long wall that’s waist high that says Bishop Manogue Catholic High School. There is a fence behind the wall that blocks access to a parking lot in the background.
Lucia Starbuck / KUNR Public Radio

Limiting social gatherings has been challenging as COVID fatigue and social isolation set in during the pandemic. As KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck reports, public health measures aren’t being followed by everyone.

Online Tool Gauges How Risky It Is To Visit Local Bar Or Restaurant During Pandemic

By • Nov 16, 2020

Going to a bar tonight in Boise, Idaho or Reno, Nev.?

There's about a 50-50 chance someone carrying COVID-19 will be there too.

 


Idaho Still Shuns Mask Mandate, And Neighboring States Bear The Burden

By • Nov 16, 2020

As hospitals around the Mountain West run out of space, some patients are fleeing to states that have more health mandates, which further burdens states that have been more aggressive in fighting COVID-19.


Trump Touts Coronavirus Vaccine Progress As Cases Climb

By • Nov 13, 2020

Updated at 5:16 p.m. ET

President Trump says an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's promising new COVID-19 vaccine will come "extremely soon," delivering his first public remarks since Joe Biden was declared the winner of the presidential election last Saturday.

"Right away, millions of doses will soon be going out the door" after final approval arrives, Trump said, giving an update on his administration's efforts to accelerate coronavirus vaccine development and distribution.

Renown Reopens Emergency COVID-19 Care Facility In Parking Garage

By • Nov 13, 2020
Two rows of beds with beige blankets and covered in plastic. A sign above the area reads, “Parking. Upper Levels” with an arrow pointing to the right. There is also the letter “G.”
Lucia Starbuck / KUNR Public Radio

Update, published Friday, Nov. 13, at 5:52 p.m. PT.

Several COVID-19 patients are already receiving treatment at the Renown alternative care site located in the hospital’s parking garage. Amid the surge in cases, the site opened up earlier this week to keep hospital beds available for other medical emergencies.

California Is 2nd State To Surpass 1 Million Coronavirus Cases

By • Nov 13, 2020

California has reached more than 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases, becoming only the second state to reach the bleak milestone since the start of the pandemic.

The most populous state in the country crossed the million mark on Thursday, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.

Nevada espera una vacuna contra la COVID-19 a principios de diciembre

By • Nov 12, 2020
Una ilustración de múltiples personas con mascarillas.
Angelina Bambina / Adobe Stock

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El grupo de trabajo COVID-19 de Nevada compartió más detalles el jueves 5 de noviembre sobre el plan del estado para implementar una vacuna. El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos planea distribuirla en tres fases.

With COVID-19 Vaccine Hopes High, Obstacles Remain For Rural Areas

By • Nov 12, 2020
A syringe needle filling with a vaccine
Weyo / Adobe Stock

The news of a promising COVID-19 vaccine from pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and the German company BioNTech is generating optimism this week.

But in the Mountain West, there will be significant challenges in storing and distributing this type of vaccine in rural areas.

Officials Wrestle With Surge Of COVID-19 Cases, Sisolak Reiterates Plea To Wear Masks

By • Nov 10, 2020
A close up and side profile of an older man’s face. He’s touching the bottom of his blue surgical mask. He is wearing a silver wedding ring.
David Calvert / Nevada Independent

As Nevada experiences a surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Steve Sisolak and City of Reno officials are doubling down on their public health messaging. And as KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck reports, officials are wrestling with how to control the spread of infections.

Novel Coronavirus In Nevada: Nov. 4-10, 2020

By , , , , & • Nov 10, 2020
An illustration of an ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.
Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAMS / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

5:14 p.m. | November 10, 2020

Washoe County Reports Four COVID-19-Related Deaths, Testing Only Available For Symptomatic Residents
By Lucia Starbuck

Washoe County reported four COVID-19-related deaths today, including four men, one in his 70s, two in their 80s and one in his 90s. Officials also reported 263 new cases of COVID-19 and 265 recoveries.

Reno 1868 FC Ceases Operation Due To Pandemic

By • Nov 9, 2020
Soccer players are kneeling in a semi-circle formation on a grassy field.
David Calvert

Lee en español.

Reno’s United Soccer League team, Reno 1868 FC, announced Friday it would cease operations following the 2020 season.

Nevada Expects A COVID-19 Vaccine In Early December

By • Nov 6, 2020
Illustration of a series of people in rows. Each person is wearing a face mask.
Angelina Bambina / Adobe Stock

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Nevada’s COVID-19 Task Force shared more details Thursday about the state’s plan to roll out a vaccine. The Department of Health and Human Services plans to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine in three phases.

Novel Coronavirus In Nevada: Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2020

By , , , , & • Nov 4, 2020
An illustration of an ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.
Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAMS / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

5:17 p.m. | November 3, 2020

Washoe County Report
By Jayden Perez

Washoe County reported almost 250 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. Health officials are also reporting just over 100 recoveries. There are now over 2,400 active cases and over 14,100 total cases of COVID-19 in Washoe County.

Trump Rallies For Nevada Votes In Arizona, Even As COVID-19 Counts Spike

By • Oct 29, 2020
President Trump standing at a podium during a rally in Bullhead, Arizona.
Still image from CSPAN video / CSPAN

President Donald Trump is finding ways to continue reaching voters in Nevada through rallies, even as COVID-19 cases climb and state restrictions limit crowds.

DNC Blasts Trump Administration As Pence Visits Reno

By • Oct 29, 2020
Three men wearing masks. The two men on the left are looking off camera. The man on the right is wearing a suit and looking at the camera.
Lucia Starbuck / KUNR Public Radio

Democrats are criticizing Vice President Mike Pence for holding a campaign event while COVID-19 cases are surging in Washoe County.

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