Nearly two months after Governor Steve Sisolak's stay-at-home order, some nonessential businesses are reopening and more people are getting outside to enjoy the May weather. Officials say they will be watching the numbers of COVID-19 cases closely to see if there is a spike but they do not foresee a second wave down the road.

"It's really too early to make any indication of the potential or even the idea that there would be a second wave of COVID-19." Adam Mayberry, Lead Public Information Officer for the COVID-19 Washoe Response said. 

That could change depending on people's behavior. Mayberry says people should continue to follow the guidelines that have been in place since early March.

"Strongly encourage you to continue to wear face coverings to reduce or prevent the spread of COVID-19 and also help us ensure that we don't see this second wave," Mayberry said.

Employees of nonessential businesses that can reopen during Phase One are required to wear facial coverings. Mayberry says everyone else should wear them while they are in public as well. Foot traffic appears to be on the rise on weekends at many outdoor spaces like hiking trails and parks.

"If you're going to go hiking or if you want to go out to the beach or to those areas and you see large gatherings, stay away from it," Mayberry said. "Find an alternate site."

It was a different situation at the Sparks Marina, Monday morning. It was not crowded but there were some people walking, running and biking.

"I've seen a decrease in the amount of people actually out here," Joshua Parker, Sparks resident said. "I do notice there's larger family groups, if you will."

Parker says he rides his bike at the Sparks Marina about three times a week. He says most people appear to be following social distancing guidelines but many are not wearing masks.

"I would say I think about six people out of 10 or so are not wearing masks, where 40 percent may actually be doing their part and wearing a mask," Parker said.

"I live in Portland, right now, and I see masks everywhere," Julianna Erdesz, Portland, Oregon resident said. "Here, I was actually a little bit surprised that I'm not seeing as many as I expected."

Erdesz grew up in the Truckee Meadows. She is back in the area to visit relatives, including her mom for Mothers Day. She says the nice weather makes it hard for people to stay indoors.

"I think people just want to be out and enjoy the weather," Erdesz said. "I think as long as we're smart about it and just keeping our distance, which is kind of the hard part, sometimes, because we're social people and want to be around others and be really close."

Mayberry says the Washoe County Health District will be watching new cases in the coming weeks to see if Phase One or Mothers Day gatherings cause a spike. He says seven to 10 days after Easter, the county had a spike in coronavirus cases because of family gatherings.

"We're watching it very closely because that's going to dictate what happens with Phase Two," Mayberry said. 

The number of cases is fluctuating in Washoe County. There were 35 new cases on Friday but that dropped during the weekend. Monday only had five new cases. 

"We want to continue to track as small a number as we can," Mayberry said. "At the same time, we want to increase our testing capacity."

More tests could mean more cases of the virus. Mayberry says anyone with symptoms should get tested. 

"It's a very quick process and it doesn't cost anything," Mayberry said. "I strongly encourage people that may think they have COVID to get tested."

In the meantime, he says Nevadans should continue to follow the stay-at-home order, keep their distance from others and avoid large crowds.