Type of Intervention: Executive Order, Regulation
Sectors Involved: Local Government, Private Sector and Businesses, Sports
Level of Jurisdiction: NV
Lead People/Agency: Governor Steve Sisolak
Overview: COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency Directive 023 allows for local government to open outdoor soccer fields, outdoor baseball and softball facilities, and other outdoor athletic fields on June 11th. They are to be used by organized youth sporting leagues and not accumulate more than 50 people in one area.
Full details here: http://gov.nv.gov/News/Emergency_Orders/2020/2020-06-10_-_COVID-19_Declaration_of_Emergency_Directive_023_(Attachments)/
Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group, Advice of EXTERNAL expert advisor or advisory committee, Learning from other jurisdictions
Source of Evidence or Justification: World Health Organisation, National – academic
Evidence/Justification: “The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that physical activity fosters normal growth and development, reduces anxiety, improves brain function and overall health and can reduce the risk of various chronic disease”