By Riley Snyder and Michelle Rindels/The Nevada Independent Cecilia Gonzalez made her first call to Nevada’s unemployment office last Friday at 7:59 a.m., hoping that she might snag an open line the minute the agency opened to resolve a sticking point in her claim about her work history and eligibility. But she would have to make more than 100 attempts over the next two … [Read more...] about Even before COVID-19 pandemic, Nevada’s withered unemployment insurance system struggled to handle workload
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77 residents, 66 staff members at facilities across Nevada test positive for COVID-19; 14 deaths reported
By Meghan Messerly/The Nevada Independent Nearly 150 residents and staff members in nursing homes, behavioral health centers and correctional facilities across Nevada have tested positive for COVID-19 and 14 have died, according to a new state dashboard released Monday morning. More than half of the cases are spread across more than a dozen skilled nursing … [Read more...] about 77 residents, 66 staff members at facilities across Nevada test positive for COVID-19; 14 deaths reported
CARES Act Q&A
In light of the recent passage of the CARES Act to help combat the economic and health emergencies caused by coronavirus, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto has put together a set of FAQs to outline how vital provisions of the CARES Act will help Nevadans. This information, made to share with Nevada television and radio stations and public information … [Read more...] about CARES Act Q&A
Take Part in Tele-Town Hall ‘Ask the Medical Experts’ on Tuesday
The public is invited to take part in an “Ask the Medical Experts” Tele-town Hall meeting about the coronavirus on Tuesday, April 14 at 10 a.m. Community members may submit questions in advance via email at [email protected] or via Clark County’s Facebook, Instagram or Twitter social media sites0 Members of the public may also watch or listen to the … [Read more...] about Take Part in Tele-Town Hall ‘Ask the Medical Experts’ on Tuesday
Go Blue to Support Healthcare Workers, First Responders, Everyone on the Front Lines
Southern Nevada leaders are asking residents to help show our support for healthcare workers, first responders and everyone on the front lines of our fight against the coronavirus here by going blue beginning Tuesday, April 7. Residents may show their support by wearing something blue, with special social media posts using the hashtag #VegasGoesBlue, creating … [Read more...] about Go Blue to Support Healthcare Workers, First Responders, Everyone on the Front Lines