By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune In mid-May, Governor Steve Sisolak announced that it is looking at June 4 for when Nevada casinos can reopen as part of its next phase of reopening as long as they follow proper health code and safety protocols to keep their patrons protected. Therefore, Reno and Sparks casinos have been scrambling to reconfigure their hotel/gaming facilities to … [Read more...]
COVID-19 and cancer patients
Cancer patients and survivors are finding it increasingly challenging to get necessary health care as the COVID-19 pandemic persists. Many are experiencing financial stress and mental health issues as they try to navigate the difficult health and economic environment. An American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) survey of cancer patients and survivors focused on … [Read more...]
Crazy coronavirus rules just keep a-comin’
Sherman R. Frederick Battle Born Media Ever had a dream that makes perfect sense when you wake, but by the time you brush your teeth it sounds completely mad?Some coronavirus task force meetings around the country must be like that. For example, how did the new rules on tennis come about? That had to be one weird discussion.Dr. No: We believe we can safely allow … [Read more...]
Cailyn and Danyelle may have played their last game together
By Kayla AndersonSparks TribuneWhen the Reed High School softball team went down to Las Vegas to play in the Bishop Gorman softball tournament on March 12-14, they had no idea that it would be their last games of the season. For Raiders sisters Cailyn and Danyelle Leone, it was likely the last game they’d ever play together.Deciding to play in Vegas instead of Sacramento … [Read more...]
Washoe County begins Phase 1 of reopening
By Kayla AndersonSparks TribuneCoronavirus cases continue to rise, but the growth has been slow which may be an indication that the curve is starting to flatten. Therefore, Nevada governor Steve Sisolak announced plans for the first phase of nonessential business reopening. Here are the latest statistics, plans, and ways efforts to help keep local businesses alive:Seven … [Read more...]
Primary Election voting information released
By Kayla Anderson/Sparks TribuneWashoe County voters have started to receive their ballot instructions in the mail for the June 9 Primary Election and due to COVID-19, the process has changed a bit regarding how to vote. New this year, every registered voter will receive an absentee ballot for next month’s Primary in the mail and the Washoe County Registrar of Voters office … [Read more...]
What’s next, naked shopping?
Sherman R. Frederick/Battle Born Media, Sparks, Nevada Our governor and his public health advisors like to say they make all pandemic decisions based on science.That’s a fib, of course. What the scientific community doesn't know about COVID-19 far exceeds what it does know, which is exhibited by the wildly varying advice we’ve been given on how to protect yourself from … [Read more...]
Data shows coronavirus numbers by zip code
By Kayla AndersonSparks TribuneAccording to the City of Sparks Regional Information Update as of Monday, there have been a total of 820 COVID-19 cases in Washoe County. Of those, there have been 278 recoveries, 514 active cases, and 28 deaths. Around 40 people are currently hospitalized and 59 people who tested positive have been discharged. Washoe County also recently released … [Read more...]