Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital CEO, Steve Simpson, and Director of Quality, Risk and Safety, Carol Riggio, discussed several aspects of the local hospital response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The hospital is preparing to vaccinate staff.
Monday Jan 18th Lori Gilbert sat down with matt McCarthy and talked about the pace of covid 19 Vaccinations.
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital CEO, Steve Simpson, and Director of Quality, Risk and Safety, Carol Riggio, discussed several aspects of the local hospital response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The hospital is preparing to vaccinate
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The Nevada National Guard is assisting statewide to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Lt. Colonel Michael Brodallo talks about the Nevada National Guard mission and invites residents to explore careers, training and opportunities that come with service. The Battle Born Youth Challenge Center will launch in Elko County in the spring of 2021 to provide 150 young men and women with the motivation to succeed.
Dr. Michelle Robinson, Elko County Superintendent, discussed safety protocol and urged community members to continue health measures as COVID-19 numbers spike in Elko County. In addition to getting students and teachers back in classrooms, the district is preparing for budget cuts as the state deals with the economic crisis wrought by coronavirus closures. The district is also looking to fill vacancies in the district as experienced staff and faculty resigned over health
(August 7, 2020) – Elko BLM District Manager Gerald Dixon hosted local Fire Prevention specialist Clint Mothershed to talk about expanded fire restrictions on public lands statewide. More than 80-percent of wild land fires so far this year have been human-caused. Hunting season, camping, recreating and any number of public uses enhances the opportunity for an accidental fire start. BLM officials discussed fire prevention, fire resources and the importance of protecting and preserving public lands for multiple
(August 7, 2020) Elko County Commissioners hosted public discussion from an Elko County Fair Board representative to discuss the staging of the fair. Fair Board Chairman Tony Buzzetti is featured in this segment as the board listens to the latest developments and concerns as the county responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. The archived county commission meeting can be heard in its entirety at the Elko County website elkocountynv.net. The last portion of the program includes discussion on the latest coronavirus numbers.
(Aiugust 5, 2020) – Elko County Commissioner Delmo Andreozzi provided an update on COVID-19 reaction and reporting. Commissioner Andreozzi serves on the Emergency Response Team and meets weekly with the County Public Health Officer Bryce Putnam. Elko City & County has been notified by the state our region is among four counties with heightened levels of positive cases. The county is also emphasizing reopening and supporting local business while keeping the community
(August 4, 2020) Elko City Mayor Reece Keener provided an update on Elko City News including the latest on broadband infrastructure improvements, restored air service at the Elko Regional Airport and detailing concerns about proposals to redirect net proceeds of mines