Nevada casinos ordered to cut capacity
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has ordered casinos to reduce capacity once again as the state approaches a ‘red zone’ for Covid-19 infection rates.
It is not forcing any businesses to close again under the three-week ‘pause’ but casinos must reduce capacity from 50% to 25%.
It is the same for restaurants and bars, and in-restaurant dining must be reserved.
The changes take effect from Tuesday.
Sisolak also dialled back the capacity on public gatherings which was recently increased to 250 people or 50% capacity.
"Due to the surge we’re experiencing, we must decrease those limits during the pause," he said.
The pause includes mandatory mask wearing indoor and outdoor, except at home or while eating and drinking.
Casino operators responded to the new restrictions.
"This will clearly have a major impact on entertainment and we are working with our partners to determine the path forward. We will share that information as quickly as possible to minimize guest inconvenience," MGM Resorts International said in a statement.
"While we recognize these are challenging times, we are encouraged by positive news of vaccines on the horizon."
Caesars Entertainment said: "Our restaurants and bars will remain open. Outlets serving food will require reservations for dine-in and will also continue to provide convenient to-go options. In addition, and as a seamless and contactless alternative to dining in, guests can utilize our expanded mobile ordering service."
Written by Ray Montgomery, US Editor
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