Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - The state of Nevada has notified Clark County that its Local COVID-19 Mitigation and Enforcement Plan can go into effect Saturday, May 1.
“As Chair of the COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force, I would like to thank you and all of the Clark County stakeholders for the work invested to develop” your plan, Caleb Cage wrote in a letter today to County Manager Yolanda King. “Pursuant to Section 4 of Directive 041, the Governor delegates authority to Clark County to manage COVID-19 mitigation measures, consistent with the County’s Local Plan and the remaining statewide directives.”
The Clark County Commission approved the plan April 20 to increase capacity restrictions for public gatherings to 80 percent occupancy effective May 1 and reduce social distance requirements from six to three feet. Additionally, businesses currently closed, including nightclubs and adult entertainment, may reopen.
Commissioners decided that capacity and social distancing requirements will be removed when 60 percent of the eligible population receives at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Masks will continue to be required, per Nevada Directive 24 and Section 4 of Directive 28.
Today, 46.5 percent of the eligible population of 1.83 million (those at least 16 years old) has received at least one vaccination shot. To reach the 60-percent threshold, about 1,097,955 people locally would need to get at least one shot.
“Our community has been great so far about getting vaccinated,” said Clark County Commission Chairman Marilyn Kirkpatrick. “If everyone just keeps it up, we’ll get to open up the community 100 percent.” To register for a vaccination, please visit www.snhd.info/covid.
Under Clark County’s plan, restaurant seating will be expanded to 12 patrons to a table from the current limit of six, and buffets will be allowed to return May 1. Curbside, delivery and carry out operations along with expanded outdoor seating options will continue to be strongly encouraged. Areas assigned for dancing can open up once 60 percent of the eligible population is vaccinated. Bartop seating can expand from two to four.
The plan further allows for increasing occupancy to 80 percent for gyms, fitness studios and similar establishments, pools and spas, water parks, libraries and museums, retail stores, indoor malls, karaoke establishments, and community and recreational centers. Salad bars, salsa bars and other self-service options will be allowed under certain conditions, and food sampling will be allowed at grocery stores and farmer’s markets May 1.