On Sunday, Gov. A tour of Reno, Nevada’s casinos is like the coronavirus pandemic that’s killed 300,000 Americans and counting almost never happened. The Silver State’s daily new case rate dropped significantly during the pause, falling from a high of 2,709 average cases in early December to the current 14-day average of 650 new cases. Sisolak said the new restrictions would tentatively be in effect for three weeks, at which time he planned to evaluate whether to tighten them further or relax them. That means large venues that normally accept thousands can only accept 50 people, while smaller restaurants and bars that normally accommodate fewer than 200 people will only be allowed to accept 25% of their total capacity. As a follow up to the City of Reno’s emergency declaration on Friday, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve is ordering temporary mandatory closures of bars, nightclubs, gyms and restaurants (except takeout/delivery/drive through and pick up services) in the city until April 5 unless extended. James DeHaven is the politics reporter for the Reno Gazette Journal. The Reno Jazz Festival put on by UNR's School of the Arts has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. Fast food restaurants and... Capacity at gyms, fitness and dance studios is reduced from 50 to 25 percent. Counties have until the end of April to show a decrease in COVID trends — as well as adequate hospital and testing capacity — before taking over "decision-making authority" on the vjrus' handling. Current Status: Mitigation Measures View all of the most recent information regarding COVID-19 mitigation measures. Tourists are wearing a mandatory mask as they wait to check-in at the Bellagio hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Aug. 28, 2020 . Reno Municipal Court (RMC) is closed to the public. That includes on Thanksgiving, when home celebrations will be limited to no more than 10 people, from no more than two households. The new restrictions reduce the capacity limits for high-risk areas including restaurants, bars, gyms, places of worship and casinos. "As we ease restrictions, we must follow the science and studies, which states clearly and repeatedly that closures to certain settings are more impactful in reducing disease transmission," Sisolak said during a Thursday update on Nevada's COVID-19 response efforts. Sisolak, who has avoided tightening mandates throughout the fall due to the havoc they could wreak on Nevada’s tourism-based economy, said the trends led to an “inescapable conclusion.”. "These are significant decreases and I’m grateful that the statewide pause, as difficult as it has been, has helped Nevada mitigate the spread while COVID transmission was surging across the country," he added during a virtual press conference. That's the date the state hopes to transition COVID-19 mitigation management responsibility to local authorities, Sisolak said. ... After COVID … Youth and … Steve Sisolak on Nov. 24, 2020 decreased restaurant and bar capacities to a 25 percent capacity both … “We are on a rapid trajectory that threatens to overwhelm our health care system, our frontline health workers, and your access to care. The latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) information & resources from the Governor's Office for people traveling to & from Las Vegas, Reno, and throughout Nevada. Health officials reported 2,155 confirmed cases on Sunday, increasing the statewide total to 133,888 since the onset of the pandemic. A national casino industry group says the coronavirus pandemic … Additionally, certain high-risk businesses and activities – adult entertainment establishments, nightclubs and day clubs, and brothels, will remain closed until at least May 1. Governor Sisolak said he will be forced to take stronger action and implement more restrictions if Nevada does not change the upward trajectory of cases in two weeks. STATELINE, Nev. (CBS SF/AP) — If your Thanksgiving holiday plans include a trip to the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe or in the Reno area, prepared for tough new COVID restrictions amid a surge of new cases. In other words, Sisolak said, the pause worked. "The state's always going to be here to provide help, assistance and information," Sisolak said. Sisolak said every decision put before him had potentially negative effects on the economy, trajectory of the virus and schools. Steve Sisolak has announced he's rolling back COVID-19 restrictions set in November that limited casino capacity to 25%. By viewing our video content, you are accepting the terms of our. Eased restrictions on restaurants, bars, churches and gyms are set to take effect on Monday, including a 10 percent jump in permissible casino capacity. Despite the restrictions, Sisolak said he had no intention of becoming “the mask police.”. Other restrictions announced Sunday include: Reservations are required at all restaurants and bars that serve food for in-person dining. But we don’t have a vaccine yet,” he said. Steve Sisolak on Thursday announced he would gradually end a monthslong “pause” on economic activity meant to slow the virus’ deadly resurgence over the holidays. The number of patrons allowed at a table will jump from 4 to 6, according to Sisolak. Nevada Gov. Sisolak took efforts not to frame the restrictions as any sort of shutdown and, instead, called them a “statewide pause.”. Tips for driving safe in Reno's winter weather. Sisolak first shuttered all nonessential businesses to stem the spread of COVID-19 in March 2020, issuing strict stay-at-home orders that were cautiously rolled back as the case curve started to flatten in late July.