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Nevada prisoners produce hand sanitizer for medical personnel, law enforcement
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 11:09amSilver State Industries, the industrial arm of the Nevada Department of Corrections has launched a hand sanitizer manufacturing program to dramatically increase the supply available to medical personnel, corrections, and other law enforcement throughout Nevada.
Models are critical: A Q&A with the incident commander for Nevada's COVID-19 response
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/12/2020 - 6:46pmWith confirmed Nevada cases of the coronavirus rising above 2,000 this week, state officials continue grappling with how to coordinate their response. The coronavirus crisis cuts across agency silos, straining not only the health system but social services and the supply chain.
California Fish and Game Commission to consider trout season opener delay
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/12/2020 - 11:05amHello fellow anglers. As many of you know, there is an important date coming up. April 25 was to be the opening trout season opener for many Sierra lakes, rivers and streams. This year because of the outbreak of Covid-19, the California Fish and Game Commission has proposed a new regulation that may temporarily suspend or delay the opener to protect public health.
Burning Man 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 6:18pmAfter much listening, discussion, and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision not to build Black Rock City in 2020. Given the painful reality of COVID-19, one of the greatest global challenges of our lifetimes, we believe this is the right thing to do. Yes, we are heartbroken. We know you are too. In 2020 we need human connection and Immediacy more than ever. But public health and the well-being of our participants, staff, and neighbors in Nevada are our highest priorities.
Amodei Statement on Nevada Receiving More Than $240 Million in Provider Relief Fund Initial Allocation
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 12:49pmCongressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced how the first portion of the Provider Relief Fund will be allocated.
The Provider Relief Fund, established under the CARES Act, provides a total of $100 billion in relief funds to hospitals and other healthcare providers on the front lines of the coronavirus response. The first $30 billion of the fund will be distributed starting today, with more than $240 million of this initial allocation going to Nevada.
Carson City Health and Human Services is center of COVID-19 testing; Quad-County Emergency Operations Center activated March 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 5:48pmLeaders from Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties, known as the Quad-Counties, continue to coordinate closely with Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS), the local health authority for the Quad-Counties, to monitor and respond to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
Carson City leaders provide updates, answer questions regarding COVID-19's affects on city
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 1:43pmA virtual town hall meeting was held Wednesday evening where local leaders spoke about the COVID-19 pandemic, how it affects Carson City and what city departments, schools and Carson Tahoe Hospital are doing to mitigate the issues.
UNR Med students bolster health care workforce during COVID-19 pandemic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 8:48amRENO, Nev. — The COVID-19 pandemic has caused much uncertainty and change at all levels of education. Medical education is no exception. While the COVID-19 outbreak has complicated the learning process, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) students are taking what they’ve learned in the lecture halls and during clinical rotations to mobilize in response to the COVID-19 crisis, bolstering the health care workforce in northern Nevada.
Federal government approves Nevada’s request for major disaster declaration, allowing access to additional resources
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 04/04/2020 - 4:30pmNevada’s request for a major disaster declaration, opening up additional paths for federal assistance under the national emergency proclamation, has been approved, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Saturday afternoon.
The declaration, which was requested by the state on Tuesday, will allow federal dollars to flow to Nevada to support Carson City and local governments’ ongoing responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal funding is expected to be made available to governmental agencies and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency protective measures.
Lyon County implements diesel tax, votes down new subdivision
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 4:49pmThe Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2020-2021 county’s Tentative Budget on April 1, 2020. The County Manager and Comptroller have recommended the budget with no salary increases and a projected 6.6% ending fund balance which is lower than the 16.67% authorized by Nevada Revised Statutes.
The County Manager also recommended that the Board not fund any of the 35.8 positions requested by the various departments including:
24 Personnel for the Sheriff’s Office
1 Information Systems Technician
1 Community Development Director
1 Public Works Director
Q&A with the director of the State Public Health Lab on production of new test kits, private and public labs
Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 6:35amLess than a month after the first instance of COVID-19 was announced, the state has surpassed 1,300 cases. Testing has ramped up including the addition of private labs like, Quest and LabCorp, on top of two state labs in Northern and Southern Nevada.
Mayor demands how many masks Carson City has, emergency operations declines to answer
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 2:41pmAn update was given to the Carson City Board of Supervisors regarding emergency operations being provided by Carson City Health and Human Services as well as the quad county Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
During the discussions, Tom Raw, Deputy Emergency Manager for the EOC, said they do not want to publicly disclose the amount of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) the city has. Carson City Health and Human Services Director Nicki Aaker also said they have stopped putting in orders for PPE since orders were not fulfilled in the past.
Carson City woman shares her pursuit to get tested for coronavirus
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 11:29amI am 66 years old and have underlying health conditions. In this time of pandemic, I contacted my doctor over the patient portal after suffering for four days with a fever, bad cough, sore throat, fatigue and myalgia.
Nevada governor requests Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump for additional support in COVID-19 response
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 12:26pmCARSON CITY — On Tuesday, Gov. Sisolak submitted a formal request to President Donald Trump for a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Nevada. If approved, this declaration will provide additional federal assistance and emergency protective measures available under the nationwide emergency proclamation.
Nevada governor extends COVID-19 shutdown until end of April, urges residents to shelter-in-place
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 10:38amGov. Steve Sisolak has extended all of the state’s emergency actions to mitigate spread of COVID-19 — including closure of public and private schools, a nonessential business shutdown and ban on large gatherings — until the end of April, while urging state residents to shelter in place.
The governor’s updated order, released by his office Wednesday morning, is the latest signal by state authorities that the massive disruptions to normal public life needed to combat the spread of the virus are nowhere near over yet.
Nevada closes 2 state parks due to coronavirus threat
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 5:54pmTo protect public health and help slow the spread of COVID-19, Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park and Rye Patch State Recreation Area will be fully closed effective Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
Nevada governor announces new emergency operation structure to direct COVID-19 response
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 2:57pmThe Nevada Division of Emergency Management and the state's Department of Health and Human Services will be temporarily aligned with the Nevada Office of the Military for the duration of the COVID-19 public health crisis to ensure the entirety of Nevada’s state government is used effectively and efficiently in response to this unprecedented emergency situation, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Monday.
Frontline physician, healthcare professionals urge Nevadans to stick to quarantine measures
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 10:36amNevada’s physicians and healthcare professionals are on the frontlines of treatment and prevention of COVID-19. In support of Gov. Steve Sisolak and public health officials’ recommendations, the Nevada State Medical Association encourages all Nevada to practice social distancing, use expanded telehealth options to contact medical professionals, continue to avoid emergency rooms unless absolutely necessary and Stay Home For Nevada.
Nevada Department of Corrections: Prison employee becomes first case of COVID-19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 4:11pmThe Nevada Department of Corrections announced Thursday that its first confirmed case of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 is affecting an employee at High Desert State Prison, located north of Las Vegas.
Statement from Douglas County leaders regarding COVID-19 response, community support
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 10:01amMINDEN — In response to COVID-19 Douglas County officials continue to work closely with Carson City Health and Human Services and a regional Emergency Operations Center that has been set up in Carson City to ensure compliance with the Governor’s directive while working in partnership to keep Douglas County residents safe.
Carson City health officials: Douglas woman in her 70s confirmed positive for coronavirus
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 9:19amCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting one new positive case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus in the Quad County region: Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. This brings the total number of cases in the Quad-County region to four.
Stay Home for Nevada: What Nevadans Need to Know and Do
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 12:32pmAs Governor Steve Sisolak, Nevada state government officials, public health authorities, hospitals, and medical providers all work together to prepare, test, treat, and slow the spread of COVID-19, there are measures we can all take to reduce our risk of contracting the virus and keep our families and communities healthy.
NDOT continues essential highway services, transitions business services online
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 2:58pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation continues to fulfill all essential public highway services, including roadway maintenance and construction. Following Gov. Steve Sisolak’s direction and public health guidelines, the Department has transitioned to online business services and protocols as a proactive measure to help reduce spread of COVID-19 in our communities.
Nevada governor waives unemployment benefit wait period, work search requirements
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 12:29pmGov. Steve Sisolak on Wednesday instructed the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, Employment Security Division to waive the work search requirement and the 7-day wait period for approved unemployment insurance benefits.
Carson City health officials: Douglas woman in her 30s tests positive for coronavirus
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 5:56pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting a second positive case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. This is the second case reported in the Quad County region: Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties.
Sisolak-ordered 'non-essential' business shutdown draws questions, confusion from local governments, industry
Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 1:26pmGov. Steve Sisolak’s request Tuesday night for all non-essential businesses in the state, including casinos, to close their doors for 30 days in order to avoid further spread of the novel coronavirus has been met with some confusion over what is and isn’t an “essential” business.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to consider emergency declaration Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 12:14pmUPDATE: Carson City Health and Human Services clarified one item in the resolution regarding the number of cases. Carson City health officials have identified 1 positive case and the potential exposure of 14 ship passengers who have been repatriated who are being tracked.
Carson City’s Jump Around JAC transit increases safety measures, continues to operate
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 11:27amCarson City’s Jump Around Carson (JAC) transit continues to operate our transit services for people who rely on public transit to access employment and essential resources.
Lyon County government announces cancellations, closures, hour changes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 11:08amYERINGTON — Lyon County has announced the following changes in operations in response to COVID-19 and the Governor’s recent announcement as to the State of Nevada’s Response to COVID-19.
Carson City mayor encourages calm amid coronavirus crisis
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 4:08pmCarson City is monitoring Covid-19 issues and working very closely with all of our health-related partners. To date, we have only one reported incident which was determined to be travel related but that is not cause to take this virus lightly.
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