UPDATE: The Governor's Office reports Governor Sisolak has tested negative for COVID-19.
They said the governor made a visit to the Nevada Department of Employment Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) last week, when they learned an employee who was not in the building at the time, tested positive.
Upon notification of the test result, DETR followed protocols recommended by the Carson City Health and Human Services to notify staff and clean work spaces as recommended.
The Nevada Health Response released these full Phase Two guidelines below:
UPDATE: Governor Sisolak said his planned press conference on Tuesday was canceled out of an abundance of caution.
He said he still plans on providing an update on Tuesday evening, which he said he would be delivered in a pre-recorded video, but due to technical difficulties, he released prepared remarks on Phase Two of reopening Nevada instead.
Gov. Sisolak said Phase Two can begin on Friday, May 29.
In a chart released by the Governor's Office, they say nightclubs, adult entertainment establishments and brothels will still be closed. Public gatherings of 50 more less are prohibited.
Nevada state parks will have limited day-use and overnight stays reopening and gaming is on track for a June 4, phased-in reopening.
The Gaming Control Board will issue an industry notice on Wednesday to set forth requirements for resuming gaming operations.
Gov. Sisolak said under Phase Two, these guidelines will be in place:
- Places of worship may reopen with maximum of 50 people gathering in attendance at a time and strict social distancing of six feet apart. They're strongly urged to continue to use online or virtual services as much as possible.
- Youth sports and recreation will be able to open under guidelines from Nevada Athletic Commission, Gaming Control Board or Nevada Department of Business & Industry
- Sporting events may need to submit an operation plan to hold closed or spectator-less events
- Live performances and live performers will not be allowed with spectators
- Similar restrictions for outdoor venues like mini golf and amusement parks
- Retail stores and indoor malls will be subject to same 50 percent capacity mandate and social distancing requirements
- Food courts must adhere to same restrictions as restaurants
Indoor venues, like movie theaters, bowling alleys and indoor malls will have occupancy restrictions and must allow for six feet of social distancing - Malls must prohibit areas where people congregate like seating or benches in hallways and open areas
- Museums, art galleries, zoos and aquariums may reopen, at no more than 50 percent capacity with social distancing guidelines. Interactive and hands-on exhibits must remain closed
- Water parks at 50 percent capacity with social distancing
- Swimming pools may reopen, but locker rooms will not be allowed to reopen and facilities will be limited to 50 percent capacity
- Body art and piercing establishments may reopen with strict guidelines and appointments only. No body art may be done around nose or mouth, so face coverings can be worn at all times
- Massage services may reopen under similar conditions by appointment only. Employees must wear facial coverings
- Day and overnight spas may reopen but may not open steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs or communal facilities
- Businesses that provide aesthetic or skin services may reopen under strict protocols, including facials, hair removal, tanning, eyelash and eyebrow services, etc.
- Restrictions on restaurants and food establishments the same except for bar areas reopening -- patrons will not be allowed to walk up to order at bars. They must be seated six feet apart
- Bars that don't serve food may reopen under 50 percent capacity with social distancing
- Larger gyms capped at 50 percent capacity and equipment must be regulated to ensure six feet of social distancing. Small gyms that can only accommodate ten people or less may do so only if they can adhere to social distancing
- State offices may resume some services where necessary, but online services are encouraged
- All employees will continue to be required to wear face coverings
Gov. Sisolak said last week he visited a work place where an employee, who was not in the building at the time, has since reported testing positive for COVID-19. The Governor's Office learned of the test result on Tuesday.
He said upon learning of the exposure, the Governor's Office took immediate actions to limit his exposure. The in-person conference scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday was canceled after that.
The Governor's Office says Governor Sisolak is scheduled to take a COVID-19 test on Wednesday morning and will inform Nevadans of the results when they come in. He has not exhibited any symptoms in the past five days since the potential exposure.
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Original Story: Governor Steve Sisolak will hold a press conference Tuesday to discuss the next phase of Nevada’s reopening plan, as outlined in Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery.
Governor Sisolak is also expected to discuss reopening gaming establishments.
He said pending evaluation of Nevada's COVID-19 data, along with meeting with the Nevada Gaming Control Board this week, the target date for reopening gaming is June 4.
KTVN will air the 5:30 p.m. press conference on air and online.
