Washoe County COVID-19 Mitigation & Enforcement Plan approved by State, Gov. Sisolak
Statement mask mandate remains in place
May 3, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – Washoe County’s COVID-19 Mitigation and Enforcement Plan has been approved by the State of Nevada and Gov. Steve Sisolak. The plan, which allows for 100 percent capacity at businesses as long as 6 feet of social distancing is in place, takes effect immediately in Washoe County through May 31, 2021. On June 1, 2021, there will be no social distancing requirement.
Masks and face coverings are still required per State mandate.
The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners approved the plan earlier today, which was endorsed by the City of Reno, City of Sparks, Nevada Hospital Association, Washoe County Health District and the Washoe County School District.
With the approval of the local authority plan, the following measures go into effect immediately in Washoe County:
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Topic |
May 3 – 31, 2021 |
June 1, 2021 |
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Masks |
Must be worn by employees and customers, indoors and outdoors, per Governor’s Directive 024 and 028 (See all directives here) |
Must be worn by employees and customers, indoors and outdoors |
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Social distancing |
6 feet per CDC guidance |
No social distance requirements |
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Permit type |
May 3 – 31, 2021 |
June 1, 2021 |
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Pools/Spas |
Hot tubs (spas) may open |
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Food |
Seating: Tables limited to groups of 10 Bars limited to groups of 4 Condiments: Customer may ask for and bottles must be cleaned between customers Buffets: Are not allowed to open unless served by employees Bars: Bar top service can resume as long as social distancing of 6 feet is maintained. |
Seating: No restrictions
Condiments: No restrictions
Buffets: Allowed to open with self service |
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Special Events |
Events expecting more than 500 individuals need to submit a Large Gathering Plan to WCHD-EHS and have it approved |
Events that have already had their plan approved by the State may reach out to WCHD-EHS to obtain permission to hold their event with less restrictions
Newly planned events do not need an approved large gathering plan |
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Invasive Body Decoration |
For procedures on the head/face staff must abide by rules for dental procedures (mouth rinse, wash hands, employee wearing mask and face shield) |
For procedures on the head/face staff must abide by rules for dental procedures (mouth rinse, wash hands, employee wearing mask and face shield) |
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Casinos/Large Resorts |
Gaming operators must continue to abide by the requirements listed in SB4 regulations adopted by the District Board of Health |
Gaming operators must continue to abide by the requirements listed in SB4 regulations adopted by the District Board of Health. |
The COVID-19 Regional Information Center is working together to deliver COVID-19 community updates in a unified manner. While press releases are only sent periodically for significant events, you can always get daily results on our website, https://covid19washoe.com/, our COVID-19 Dashboard or by following us on Twitter @COVID19Washoe. The entities include: City of Reno, City of Sparks, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, Regional Transportation Commission, REMSA, Reno Sparks Indian Colony, Reno Police Department, Reno Fire Department, Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, University of Nevada, Reno, Washoe County, Washoe County Health District, Washoe County School District and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Also in the group are the area hospitals, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Health and Saint Mary’s.