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See the new Nevada COVID-19 restrictions announced by Gov. Sisolak

Joe Jacquez
Reno Gazette Journal

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced new COVID restrictions for Nevada amid a rise in cases in the state.

The new restrictions, dubbed a "statewide pause", come as 10 percent of all COVID cases in Nevada were reported over the last week.

In addition, 13 of Nevada's 17 counties have been flagged for elevated risk of transmission. 

In Washoe County, 835 new coronavirus cases were reported on Sunday, breaking the record for the most cases reported in a single-day previously set on Saturday, when 817 cases were reported. 

Washoe also reported four and five additional deaths on Saturday and Sunday respectively. 

The state reported a single-day record 2,386 cases on Thursday, and Washoe reported more than 6,000 diagnosed active cases for the first time.

Here's everything you need to know about the new restrictions.

When do the new NV Covid-19 restrictions start?

The new restrictions will go into effect Tuesday.

How long will the statewide pause last?

Sisolak said the restrictions will be in place for three weeks.

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Are there limitations on private gatherings, including Thanksgiving?

Starting Tuesday the following will apply to private gatherings:

  • No more than 10 people can attend
  • No more than two households can participate
  • Masks are required any time you are around someone not part of your immediate household, both inside and outside.

What about public gatherings?

The following limits will be in place for public gatherings:

  • Capacity must be reduced from 250 to 50 people, or 25 percent of fire code capacity, including at churches.
  • Masks are required any time you are around someone not part of your immediate household, both inside and outside.

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What about restaurants and bars?

The statewide pause will affect restaurants and bars that serve food in the following ways:

  • Reservations are now required for in-person dining except at fast food restaurants and food courts
  • Capacity will be reduced from 50 to 25 percent 
  • No more than four customers can be at a table. 

What about gyms, fitness and dance studios?

Capacity at gyms, fitness and dance studios will be reduced from 50 to 25 percent. Also patrons must:

  • Wear a mask at all times, unless actively drinking
  • Choose an alternative activity if the activity they are engaging in is too strenuous to be done while wearing a mask properly

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What other capacity restrictions will be in place?

All of the following places will have to reduce their capacity to 25 percent:

  • Casinos
  • Arcades
  • Art galleries
  • Aquariums 
  • Racetracks 
  • Bowling alleys
  • Amusement and theme parks
  • Mini golf
  • Libraries
  • Museums
  • Zoos

What about sports tournaments?

All adult and youth sports tournaments will be on pause.

What isn't affected by the new restrictions?

The three-week restrictions do not apply or change current health and safety protocols, such as capacity limitations for:

  • K-12 schools
  • community and recreation centers
  • retail stores
  • barbershops
  • hair and nail salons
  • body art or piercing establishments
  • massage and spa establishments
  • medicinal or recreational cannabis dispensaries

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Editor's note: Although the governor's office said Sunday that fast food restaurants would be required to take reservations for in-person dining, the printed directives released on Monday exempt fast food restaurants and food courts from the reservation requirement. This story has been edited to reflect that change.