Tag: coronavirus
Risk-Averse?
Larger-than-Life Larry over here careens down mountains but won’t get a vaccine.
Firework Displays a No-Go This Fourth of July
Firework displays in North Tahoe/Truckee are canceled for this Fourth of July. The pandemic is partly to blame, but so too is concern of increased visitation and potential wildfire.
Strengthening Social Skills for Post-Covid Life
After more than a year of living in a pandemic-induced bubble, we’re all a little socially rusty. Online wellness columnist Lindsay Simon shares tips for interacting with others.
Addressing Questions About Covid Vaccine Safety
About a third of Americans are not convinced about the safety and efficacy of the Covid-19 vaccine. In this special Q&A, we round up concerns that some locals have, and Washoe County Health Officer Kevin Dick answers.
One year in, what has the once-novel coronavirus taught you?
One year in, what has the once-novel coronavirus taught you?
The Employee Experience During the Pandemic
Is it fear of the coronavirus or appeal of financial assistance that’s causing hiring difficulties in Truckee/North Tahoe? Stories of employee successes and failures abide, and employers carry on throughout it all.
COVID Can’t Stop Environmental Stewardship
COVID can’t stop environmental stewardship among Tahoe/Truckee’s youth, and SWEP’s staff have seen an increased awareness they hope to foster and grow in their outdoor programs.
We’re Stayin’ Alive, Stayin’ Alive
Several local businesses have pushed back against state and national regulations during COVID, and over the course of the last few months the Ink spoke with a few about the reasons why.
One by One: Vaccinating the Locals
Vaccines in El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, and Washoe counties have been administered to nearly 100,000 residents. A gap between supply and demand slows the process while insight from vaccinated locals shows enthusiasm for the rollout.