Updated State COVID-19 mitigation measures go into effect March 15
Public gatherings and some capacity limits can increase starting today
March 15, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – 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 today. 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
- 250 individuals or 50% of fire code capacity, whichever is less, under strict social distancing requirements
- *Large Gathering Plans allowed for submission/approval
*Under Emergency Directive 041, if an organizer wants to host a large gathering or event, including conferences, conventions and trade shows, with more than 250 people they may now have up to 50 percent capacity if they complete and submit a Large Gathering COVID-19 Preparedness & Safety Plan Certification Form (“Large Gathering Certification”) to the Department of Business and Industry (B&I).
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
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
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.
Statewide directives that will remain in place to mitigate the spread will include, but 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.
The COVID-19 Regional Information Center is working together to deliver COVID-19 community updates in a unified manner. While press releases are only sent periodically for significant events, you can always get daily results on our website, https://covid19washoe.com/, our COVID-19 Dashboard or by following us on Twitter @COVID19Washoe. The entities include: City of Reno, City of Sparks, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, Regional Transportation Commission, REMSA, Reno Sparks Indian Colony, Reno Police Department, Reno Fire Department, Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, University of Nevada, Reno, Washoe County, Washoe County Health District, Washoe County School District and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Also in the group are the area hospitals, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Health and Saint Mary’s.