Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Health, Local Government, Private Sector and Businesses, Tourism
Intervention Categories: Planning and strategy; Creation of or release of plans; Finance policy and financial aid; Stimulus packages and financial support
Level of Jurisdiction: Nevada
Lead People/Agency: Governor Steve Sisolak
Overview: COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency Directive 007 prohibits the gathering of 10 or more people in any indoor or outdoor area in Nevada; publically or privately owned. Homeless people are exepmt from this regulation of Directive 007. Social distancing procedures are to be practiced in Nevada, by maintaining a minimum of 6 feet from those who do not reside in the same house. The Local Government is responsible for limiting the general public’s use of recreational equipment such as playgrounds or beaches.
Full details here: http://gov.nv.gov/News/Emergency_Orders/2020/2020-03-24_-_COVID-19_Declaration_of_Emergency_Directive_007_(Attachments)/
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: The rate of community spread of COVID-19 can only be reduced by minimizing contact between infected persons and non-infected persons