Capacity limits increase to 50% for most Nevada businesses

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a press release issued Monday, March 15, by Washoe County, outlining updated COVID-related restrictions and capacity limits for businesses. It's been edited slightly for clarity. Go to covid19washoe.com/all-press-releases to read all press release and COVID updates for the county.



The Regional Information Center is providing guidance to Washoe County residents and businesses regarding Governor Steve Sisolak’s update on Nevada’s COVID-19 response efforts and the state’s current mitigation measures that go into effect (March 15).

Those measures are outlined in detail in the latest edition of Nevada’s Roadmap to Recovery and are below:

Starting March 15, 2021

PUBLIC GATHERINGS & EVENTS


50% CAPACITY LIMIT
  • Libraries, Museums, Art Galleries, Aquariums & Zoos
  • Retail Stores & Indoor Malls
  • Medicinal & Recreational Cannabis Establishments
  • Community/Recreational Centers (incl. public pools)
  • Food & Beverage Establishments: Restaurants, Bars, Pubs, Wineries Distilleries & Breweries (those that serve food and those that do not)
  • Places of Worship
  • Gyms, Fitness Studios, Yoga Studios, Dance Studios, Martial Arts Studios & similar establishments
  • Gaming Floors
  • Arcades, Racetracks, Bowling Alleys, Mini-Golf, Pool Halls/Billiards Rooms, Amusement and Theme Parks & similar activities

YOUTH & ADULT RECREATIONAL SPORTS

  • Tournaments allowed to resume if Preparedness & Safety Plan approved by applicable state authorities.

OTHER

The following may operate under strict social distancing requirements and protocols established by existing Directives and/or guidance issued by the applicable regulatory body:

  • Spas, Massage Therapy & Massage Establishments
  • Hair Salons, Barbershops, Nail Salons & businesses that provide Aesthetic Skin Services
  • Body Art & Piercing establishments

Starting May 1, 2021

TRANSITION TO LOCAL AUTHORITY

  • Public Gatherings & Events
  • Libraries, Museums, Art galleries, Aquariums & Zoos
  • Retail Stores & Indoor Malls
  • Community/Recreational Centers (incl. public pools)
  • Food & Beverage Establishments: Restaurants, Bars, Pubs, Wineries Distilleries & Breweries (those that serve food and those that do not)
  • Places of Worship
  • Gyms, Fitness Studios, Yoga Studios, Dance Studios, Martial Arts Studios & similar establishments
  • Arcades, Racetracks, Bowling Alleys, Mini-Golf, Pool Halls/Billiards Rooms, Amusement and Theme Parks & similar activities

MUST OPERATE ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NEVADA CANNABIS COMPLIANCE BOARD

  • Medicinal & Recreational Cannabis Establishments

MUST OPERATE ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NEVADA GAMING CONTROL BOARD

  • Gaming Floors

OTHER

The following may operate under strict social distancing requirements and protocols established by existing Directives and/or guidance issued by the applicable regulatory body:

  • Spas, Massage Therapy & Massage Establishments
  • Hair Salons, Barbershops, Nail salons & Businesses that provide Aesthetic Skin Services
  • Body art & piercing establishments

More Information

Businesses that will remain closed through at least May 1 include: adult entertainment establishments, dayclubs and nightclubs, brothels and karaoke.

Further, statewide directives that will remain in place to mitigate the spread will include, but may not be limited to: face covering mandate and social distancing safety protocols.

For more information on State COVID-19 directives, visit the Nevada COVID-19 Response website.