By Kayla AndersonSparks TribuneAs of April 13, there have been over 500 cases of coronavirus in Washoe County resulting in at least 12 deaths. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has continued to mandate closures of recreational areas and prohibit group gatherings, but there’s still a gray area about whether it’s okay to still travel and stay in … [Read more...]
Nevada tourism economy hurt during shutdown
Declining American travel threatens to wipe out 5.9 million jobs by the end of April. WalletHub today released its report on the States Hit Hardest by COVID-19’s Impact on Tourism, along with accompanying videos.To identify the states where tourism is most affected by COVID-19, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 10 key metrics. The data set … [Read more...]
Amodei hammers SBA’s anti-gaming decision
Congressman Mark Amodei criticized the Small Business Administration for internal rules that prohibit small gaming businesses and their employees to be treated like businesses of similar sizes. “It appears that a 25-year-old Small Business Administration internal regulation will replace congressional intent of the CARES Act relating to participation in the Paycheck Protection … [Read more...]
Nevada’s oldest restaurant continues to serve Sparks amid pandemic – to go
By Kayla AndersonSparks TribuneDue to the COVID-19 pandemic many Sparks restaurants have experienced a drop in business or have had to change course completely to comply with Governor Steve Sisolak’s orders. While some have been forced to shutter their doors for the time being, others continue to serve customers with curbside delivery and takeout options.One such restaurant … [Read more...]
Update on Willow Springs Center
The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance is actively investigating Willow Springs Center, a licensed hospital serving children with behavioral health needs in Reno. As of today, 24 youth and 11 staff have tested positive for COVID-19 and others are still awaiting test results. The Division is coordinating with the Washoe … [Read more...]
AG warns of coronavirus bailout scams
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford warned Nevadans to be alert of scams related to the pending federal stimulus package. While a deal has been negotiated and the bill awaits final votes and the president’s signature, Congress’ economic relief package, in part, proposes to send money directly to individual Americans in response to the financial distress caused by COVID-19. … [Read more...]
Gov. Sisolak bans anti-malaria drugs for coronavirus patients
Associated Press Nevada’s governor has signed an emergency order barring the use of anti-malaria drugs for someone who has the coronavirus. Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak’s order Tuesday restricting chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine comes after President Donald Trump touted the medication as a treatment for the virus. Trump last week falsely stated that the Food and Drug … [Read more...]
Disaster Resource Guide for Nevada
In a Medium post published today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) unveiled a comprehensive Disaster Resource Guide for Nevadans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The guide includes critical information on medical care, mental health services, financial and housing assistance, aid for seniors, resources for small business owners, and more. The Disaster Resource … [Read more...]