Governor Sisolak held a virtual public information session on Thursday afternoon.
He was joined by Dr. Shadaba Asad, the Director of Infectious Disease at UMC and a member of the Governor's Medical Advisory Team.
Dr. Asad said the people who are at the highest risk of getting COVID-19 are those who are not being careful and following social distance guidelines.
She also said testing for COVID-19 is reserved for people who are sick and need hospitalization, so people with mild symptoms will not be tested.
Residents are encouraged to stay home if you're feeling sick and self-isolate. Dr. Asad said anyone who is tested for COVID-19 should be self-isolating from the time they are tested until they get their results back.
She also mentioned guidelines hospitals are following for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). She said healthcare providers are doing what they can to make sure none of it is wasted, but they are following recommendations from the CDC.
Dr. Asad emphasized the importance of social distancing by maintaining a six feet distance from people and to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer frequently. If you cough or sneeze, cover it with your elbow or a tissue, throw away the tissue and wash your hands afterward.
Dr. Asad said children can still play outside and see friends, but the group must be less than ten people and everyone should maintain a six feet distance from each other, even when outdoors.
She also mentioned the drugs that are being suggested as treatment for COVID-19 -- chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine. Dr. Asad said the drugs could have life threatening side effects, so people seeking treatment for the coronavirus should talk with their healthcare provider and be careful.
She touched on the president's timeline for businesses to reopen by Easter, to which she responded, "the virus decides when businesses will reopen."
