Health
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 6 deaths, 104 new cases, 75 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 7:04pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 that there are 6 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 104 new cases and 75 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 8,567, with 3,970 recoveries and 103 deaths; 4,494 cases remain active.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: A Ghost of Christmas Past
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 7:49amThis time of year I always think about Cappy. In charge of Ski Incline in the early days, Cappy Cook was a hail-fellow-well-met, on and off the slopes. He played in the Rose Bowl for Stanford in '52, ran a packing outfit in Yosemite, coached our Junior National Ski Team, and his handshake would leave me crippled for days, so of course I never ventured to give him a hug.
Wells Fargo Study Finds Senior Isolation and Loneliness a Growing Concern as Pandemic Continues
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/22/2020 - 9:32pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — As social restrictions continue in support of public health, risks associated with isolation permeate among the aging population. According to a Wells Fargo study conducted by The Harris Poll from Nov. 17-19 , a quarter (25%) of all seniors age 60 and above report feeling isolated and lonely, and over a third (43%) can go days without talking to others and spend most of their time alone.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Tuesday briefing: 105 new cases, 13 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/22/2020 - 7:05pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 that there are 105 new cases and 13 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 8,463, with 3,895 recoveries and 97 deaths; 4,471 cases remain active.
Quad County COVID-19 Monday briefing: 4 Lyon County, 2 Carson City deaths, 30 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 7:04pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 that there are 6 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 60 new cases and 30 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 8,358, with 3,882 recoveries and 97 deaths; 4,379 cases remain active. The individuals were:
Carson Tahoe COVID update: hundreds of hospital employees receive vaccination, 400 doses of Moderna vaccine arrive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 4:34pmCarson Tahoe Health has vaccinated 459 employees using the Pfizer vaccine we received last week. We just received 400 doses of the Moderna vaccine and will continue vaccinating our staff and providers Tuesday.
First shipments of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine arrive in Carson City region, Washoe County
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 1:31pmGovernor Sisolak announced Monday via social media that the first shipment of the approved Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Northern Nevada, showing photos supplied by Carson City Health and Human Services.
Carson Tahoe asks for community support in ‘Sponsor A Caregiver’ campaign
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 11:38amCARSON CITY — We are now approaching a full year of coordinated efforts to address and minimize the spread of COVID-19. This has presented challenges to many, including health systems near and far. Early this year, Carson Tahoe Health began to pivot service lines and conserve personal protective equipment (PPE).
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Sunday briefing: 66 new cases, 178 additional recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 7:05pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 that there are 66 new cases and 178 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 8,298, with 3,852 recoveries and 91 deaths; 4,355 cases remain active.
Senator Square: Carson High students get into holiday giving spirit; Homeroom support on Mondays
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 11:17pmThis week's Senator Square features guest writers Ananda Campbell and Bridget Gordon-Johnson who explain Monday homeroom academic strategies. Campbell is a CHS Library Media Specialist and Carson City School District Library Coordinator. Gordon is a CHS counselor. This is their report:
Historic coin press to run Dec. 19 and 26 in Carson City; benefits health care workers
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 12:11pmTo honor and raise funds for Nevada’s health care workers, historic Coin Press No. 1 will mint a special medallion from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 19 and 26 at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. in Carson City.
Carson City’s FISH is housing, training underemployed individuals in technical careers the community desperately needs
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 3:15pmCarson City is facing the same problems other growing communities throughout the nation are: a lack of affordable housing which in turn is causing a gap in the workforce for important careers that require technical training.
Local non-profits GreenUP, FISH join together to address food insecurity in Carson City with food drive
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 1:48pmNonprofits greenUP! and Friends In Service Helping (FISH) are coming together around the topic of food waste and food insecurity this holiday season. It is estimated that a staggering 30-40 percent of all food produced in our country winds up in the landfill.
One solution for reducing waste is to donate extra food to feed the hungry: despite the high volumes of wasted food, over 13 million Americans lack regular access to a meal.
In our state, it is estimated by the Department of Health and Human Services that one in eight Nevadans does not know where their next meal is coming from.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Thursday briefing: 2 deaths, 277 new cases, 70 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 7:05pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 that there are 2 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 277 new cases and 70 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 7,986, with 3,548 recoveries and 81 deaths; 4,357 cases remain active.
The Greenhouse Project will host annual fundraiser at Cucina Lupo Jan. 4 with 'Maskuraid Ball'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 12:15pmIn these different times, The Greenhouse Project will host the annual Celebrity Chef Dinner as a 'MaskurAid Ball' on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at Cucina Lupo in Carson city due to a last minute glitch at the Governor's Mansion. Thank you Mark Estee and team for providing this venue on such short notice. There are only six tickets left!
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 168 new cases, 39 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/16/2020 - 7:03pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 that there are 168 new cases and 39 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 7,709, with 3,478 recoveries and 79 deaths; 4,152 cases remain active.
Douglas County DA obtains dismissal of OSHA citations for Trump airport campaign stop
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/16/2020 - 4:58pmThe State of Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration has agreed to dismiss the two citations they issued following President Donald J. Trump’s outdoor campaign rally at the Minden-Tahoe Airport on Sept. 12, 2020.
Carson Tahoe Health begins COVID-19 vaccination process of staff
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/16/2020 - 3:46pmNevada continues to reel from the effects of the most recent surge of Coronavirus. And although COVID-19 positivity test results and hospitalizations have fluctuated this past month, they continue to be high across the state.
Court rules in favor of Lyon County church, stops state from imposing further capacity limits on churches
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/16/2020 - 3:22pmA three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously Tuesday in favor of a Lyon County church that argued Gov. Steve Sisolak's pandemic restrictions on places of worship were a violation of the First Amendment, reversing a lower court's ruling and prohibiting Sisolak from imposing further restrictions on churches.
Carson City Health and Human Services offers COVID-19 holiday celebration guidance for Quad counties
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/16/2020 - 1:13pmAs the risk for COVID-19 transmission continues to increase, Carson City Health and Human Services is encouraging residents to avoid attending or hosting holiday celebrations with those outside of your household and utilizing lower risk activities to celebrate the holiday with those outside of your household.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 briefing for Tuesday: 7 deaths, 20 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 7:03pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 that there are 7 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 77 new cases and 20 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 7,541, with 3,439 recoveries and 79 deaths; 4,023 cases remain active.
Nevada begins distribution of COVID-19 vaccine to hospitals, long-term care facilities as part of Tier 1 phase
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 2:52pmDistribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is underway within the state of Nevada, including our local communities in the north. Those who are first up to receive the vaccine include health care personnel and long term care facilities as a part of the first phase of Tier 1 distribution.
The first batch of initial COVID-19 vaccines has reached Carson City, and was received by Carson Tahoe Health Tuesday morning.
Carson City School Board to consider return of in-person classes for 3rd to 6th grades
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 1:28pmThe Carson City School District will hold a special school board meeting Thursday, Dec. 17 in order to discuss reopening schools for third through fifth grade students at the elementary school level, as well as sixth grade students at the middle school level.
Final week to register for WNC's 5-week winter session classes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 12:20pmWinter session classes at Western Nevada College are filling up fast so don’t wait to register for the 5-week short-term classes that start on Dec. 21 and the 3-week courses that begin on Jan. 4.
Nevada governor implements evictions moratorium through March 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 11:46amNevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed and issued an emergency directive Monday that implements a moratorium on most residential evictions in Nevada through March 31, 2021.
Monday COVID-19 briefing for Carson City, Quad counties: 157 new cases, 32 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/14/2020 - 7:03pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 that there are 157 new cases and 32 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 7,464, with 3,973 recoveries and 72 deaths; 3,973 cases remain active.
Quad County COVID-19 briefing for Sunday: 155 new cases, 27 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/14/2020 - 7:26amCarson City Health and Human Services reported Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 that there are 155 new cases and 27 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 7,307, with 3,3387 recoveries and 72 deaths; 3,848 cases remain active.
Nevada governor extends ‘statewide pause’ for another month, announces new eviction moratorium through March
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/13/2020 - 6:32pmGov. Steve Sisolak announced on Sunday that he is extending current coronavirus health and safety restrictions for another month and putting in place a new moratorium on evictions through the end of March.
Nevada governor to provide update Sunday on state’s COVID-19 response
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/13/2020 - 11:54amCARSON CITY — Governor Steve Sisolak will hold a press conference today, Sunday, at 4 p.m. to provide an update on Nevada’s COVID-19 response. The press conference will be conducted virtually, and will be streamed live on the Governor’s YouTube channel here.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Saturday briefing: 4 deaths, 208 new cases
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/13/2020 - 12:08amCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 that there are 4 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 208 new cases and 30 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 7,152, with 3,3360 recoveries and 72 deaths; 3,720 cases remain active.