Discussing the use of pools, he said, 'Face coverings should not be worn in the water.' 'It's very simple: When you are out in public, wear a mask or face covering, practice social distancing, and wash your hands,' Sisolak said. As long as safety precautions are followed, people will be allowed to gather in groups of up to 50 people. This includes gyms, water parks and swimming pools. But she pushed for Las Vegas to be among the first to reopen, based on the idea that 'competition would ultimately determine which were safest to visit and that only establishments with the most infections should be forced to close down,' as NPR's Vanessa Romo reported.Ī number of public gathering spots will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity during Nevada's Phase 2. Goodman did not have the authority to force a reopening. The casinos will resume operations more than a month after Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman called for restaurants, hotels and casinos to reopen, saying her city was caught in 'a unique economic crisis.' The Nevada Gaming Control Board will release more details on Wednesday about the reopening of casinos, Sisolak said.

In the days leading up to that emergency order, many casinos, restaurants and bars on the Las Vegas Strip had already begun closing because of the coronavirus. The state's gaming industry has been idled since March 18, when Sisolak suspended all gaming operations.

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