The requirement had been set to expire on March 18, but was extended by a month to allow the public health agency time to develop new, more targeted policies.
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Gov. Steve Sisolak announced the suspension of Nevada’s mask mandate at a virtual news conference Thursday, following the lead of other governors.
Gov. Steve Sisolak is widely expected to announce the suspension of Nevada’s mask mandate at a virtual news conference he’s scheduled for Thursday.
After the first weekend with a new public mask mandate, Southern Nevada governments on Monday reported no major compliance issues.
Las Vegas Valley residents, visitors and business owners woke up to a new face mask requiremen Friday, and most appeared to be abiding by the edict.
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak imposed a new mandate Tuesday that requires everyone, vaccinated or not, to wear masks indoors in public places in counties with high rates of COVID-19 transmission, including Clark County.
The mandate from the county commission during an emergency meeting Tuesday comes as the lawmakers try to slow a rise in COVID-19 cases.
New federal guidance that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask in most indoor and outdoor settings is now effective in Nevada. Yet businesses in the state may still require masks for customers and employees, if they so choose.
In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people on Thursday.
A new survey shows 49 percent of businesses were in compliance with Gov. Steve Sisolak’s mask mandate, while coronavirus cases continue to rise statewide.
Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Wednesday that face coverings will be required for Nevadans and visitors when they are in a public space.