Washoe County also reported 150 new cases of COVID-19 today, the most the county has seen, surpassing the second highest total of 119, reported yesterday.
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Gov. Steve Sisolak signed a directive to extend phase two of his reopening plan to July 31.
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is reminding the community that masks are required when riding transit and those without masks will be provided one.
More than half of the state’s confirmed cases have been in individuals ages 20-49 and 42% of those who have tested positive have been Latino — mirroring nationwide trends.
Gov. Sisolak signed a directive that will require people to wear face coverings in public settings starting Friday, in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Nevada Medicaid put together the one-day, free COVID-19 drive-through testing site in Sparks for individuals who are not experiencing symptoms.
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County terminates contract with private lab providing first responder COVID testing
By Carla O'DayBy Carla O'DayWashoe County commissioners on Tuesday voted to terminate an agreement with a company that provided COVID-19 test kits locally, and is seeking an $825,000 refund.
The pandemic has brought stress to both those newly unemployed and those working through the shutdown, but mental health assistance is available.
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Los latinos lidian con el estrés relacionado con la pandemia, CHA ofrece servicios de salud mental bilingües
Aunque ha aprendido a manejar sus emociones en el pasado, dijo que su repentina pérdida de trabajo y la incertidumbre sobre el futuro era estresante.
Reproductive health care affects the health and wellbeing of our community in Nevada, and one of the biggest contributors to reproductive health care access is funding itself.
