Gov. Steve Sisolak announced the suspension of Nevada’s mask mandate at a virtual news conference Thursday, following the lead of other governors.
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Gov. Steve Sisolak made the comment on Thursday at a news conference to praise FEMA “surge teams” for increasing the state’s COVID-19 vaccination rates as the mission draws to a close.
Gov. Steve Sisolak revealed Thursday that Nevada’s new COVID-19 vaccine incentive promotional program will provide $5 million in cash and prizes for eligible residents who have been vaccinated.
Gov. Steve Sisolak joined gaming and hospitality industry leaders in urging more people to get vaccinated.
The requirement to wear a mask while in public will remain in place, however, the governor said.
More Nevadans have warmed to the idea of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 over the past five months, according to a new poll.
Nevada on Wednesday reported 395 new coronavirus cases and 20 additional deaths, state data shows. The cumulative total of deaths from COVID-19 in the state stood at 4,987.
Nevadans have favorable views of how Gov. Steve Sisolak and President Joe Biden are leading the state and nation, with more than half supporting Sisolak’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a phased pandemic reopening plan for the state that starts Monday with relaxed restrictions on business operations and certain public gatherings
Gov. Steve Sisolak and Immunization Program Manager Shannon Bennett provided an update to Nevada’s tier system for vaccine distribution at a Wednesday news briefing.
Gov. Sisolak announced Sunday that the “statewide pause” put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 will be extended into January and that the state will re-implement a moratorium on most residential evictions.
Gov. Steve Sisolak says Nevada will go into a “statewide pause” for three weeks as the coronavirus continues its wildfire-like spread across Nevada.
Nevada on Friday saw the highest daily increase in reported coronavirus cases in three months, according to state data.
Despite the increase in COVID-19 cases, Gov. Steve Sisolak said there will be no new directives or restrictions coming for the Silver State.
Youth baseball, soccer and other non-contact sports can start again across Nevada this weekend after a more than a six-month absence due to COVID-19, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Friday.