On Thursday, the Nevada Health Response issued a revised version of the "Nevada Guidance for Safe Gatherings" to clarify when vocal performers can remove face coverings.
Officials say the updated guidance also outlines an expanded definition of vocal performers.
They say vocal performers include performers who rely on the ability to communicate verbally with their audience and the ability of their audience to interpret such verbal communication, including but not limited to singers, comedians, and magicians.
Official say the update reflects the original intent of the live entertainment rules, which is to allow vocal performers the ability to remove face coverings during any performance when a face covering cannot be worn due to the nature of the performance, as long as social distancing is always maintained.
They say in the original version of the guidance, vocal performers were allowed to "remove face coverings during musical performances in businesses, public spaces, and theaters when a face covering cannot be worn due to the nature of the performance, as long as social distancing is always maintained."
Officials say all other mitigation measures related to live entertainment remain the same, including that gathering hosts and organizers must adopt seating and spacing modifications to allow for a minimum of 25 feet between individuals and the performer(s), competitor(s) or entertainer(s) on the stage, field, etc.
They say to view the revised Nevada Guidance for Safe Gatherings document, click here. Revisions are reflected on page 18 of the updated guidance document
