Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Education
Level of Jurisdiction: NV
Lead People/Agency: Governor Steve Sisolak
Overview: COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency Directive 001 declares all kindergarten through 12th grade schools will be closed to students from March 16th until the order is rescinded. The directive applys to all public, community, and private K-12 schools but childcare services are exempt. Schools are to remain closed until April 6th at the earliest, only after a review of the risk of transmission and a stamp of approval by the Cheif Medical Officer of the State of Nevada.
Full details here: http://gov.nv.gov/News/Emergency_Orders/2020/2020-03-15_-_COVID-19_Declaration_of_Emergency_Directive_001/
Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group, Advice of EXTERNAL expert advisor or advisory committee, Learning from other jurisdictions, Perception of an increased threat
Source of Evidence or Justification: World Health Organisation, National – academic
Evidence/Justification: “Close proximity with other persons over extended periods is currently contraindicated by public health and medical best practices to combat COVID-19”