Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Private Sector and Businesses
Level of Jurisdiction: NV
Lead People/Agency: Governor Steve Sisolak
Overview: COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency Directive 002 prohibits the general public to gather at gaming establishments and demands that all gaming devices, machines, tables, games, and all other equipment reated to game actvity must not be used beginning March 17th at 11:59pm until April 16th unless renewed. This regualtion does not include online gaming or mobile wagering operations. Hotels that also hold gaming licensees may stay open if needed in order to avoid guest displacement or for essential/emergency purposes.
Full details here: http://gov.nv.gov/News/Emergency_Orders/2020/2020-03-18_-_COVID-19_Declaration_of_Emergency_Directive_002/
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: “Recreational social gatherings unnecessarily extend periods of interpersonal contact and promulgates spread of COVID-19”