Businesses in Washoe County
The Regional Information Center is providing guidance to Washoe County residents and businesses regarding Governor Steve Sisolak’s Feb. 11, 2021 update on Nevada’s COVID-19 response efforts.
The following updates and timeline are based on the state’s current mitigation measures and are outlined in detail in the latest edition of Nevada’s Roadmap to Recovery:
Starting Feb. 15, 2021
PUBLIC GATHERINGS & EVENTS
- 100 individuals or 35% of fire code capacity, whichever is less, under strict social distancing requirements
- Large Gathering Plans allowed for submission but cannot resume until March 1 and only if granted approval by applicable local health & state authorities
35% CAPACITY LIMIT
- Food & Beverage Establishments: Restaurants, Bars, Pubs, Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries (those that serve food and those that do not)
- Places of Worship
- Gyms, Fitness Studios, Yoga Studios, Dance Studios, Martial Arts Studios & similar establishments
- Gaming Floors
- Arcades, Racetracks, Bowling Alleys, Mini-Golf, Pool Halls/Billiards Rooms, Amusement and Theme Parks & similar activities
50% CAPACITY LIMIT
- Libraries, Museums, Art Galleries, Aquariums & Zoos
- Retail Stores & Indoor Malls
- Medicinal & Recreational Cannabis Establishments
- Community/Recreational Centers (incl. public pools)
May operate under strict social distancing requirements and protocols established by existing Directives and/or guidance issued by the applicable regulatory body
- Spas, Massage Therapy & Massage Establishments
- Hair Salons, Barbershops, Nail Salons & businesses that provide Aesthetic Skin Services
- Body Art & Piercing establishments
Starting March 15, 2021
PUBLIC GATHERINGS & EVENTS
- 250 individuals or 50% of fire code capacity, whichever is less, under strict social distancing requirements
- Large Gathering Plans allowed for submission/approval
50% CAPACITY LIMIT
- Libraries, Museums, Art Galleries, Aquariums & Zoos
- Retail Stores & Indoor Malls
- Medicinal & Recreational Cannabis Establishments
- Community/Recreational Centers (incl. public pools)
- Food & Beverage Establishments: Restaurants, Bars, Pubs, Wineries Distilleries & Breweries (those that serve food and those that do not)
- Places of Worship
- Gyms, Fitness Studios, Yoga Studios, Dance Studios, Martial Arts Studios & similar establishments
- Gaming Floors
- Arcades, Racetracks, Bowling Alleys, Mini-Golf, Pool Halls/Billiards Rooms, Amusement and Theme Parks & similar activities
YOUTH & ADULT RECREATIONAL SPORTS
- Tournaments allowed to resume if Preparedness & Safety Plan approved by applicable state authorities
May operate under strict social distancing requirements and protocols established by existing Directives and/or guidance issued by the applicable regulatory body
- Spas, Massage Therapy & Massage Establishments
- Hair Salons, Barbershops, Nail Salons & businesses that provide Aesthetic Skin Services
- Body Art & Piercing establishments
Starting May 1, 2021
TRANSITION TO LOCAL AUTHORITY
- Public Gatherings & Events
- Libraries, Museums, Art galleries, Aquariums & Zoos
- Retail Stores & Indoor Malls
- Medicinal & Recreational Cannabis Establishments
- Community/Recreational Centers (incl. public pools)
- Food & Beverage Establishments: Restaurants, Bars, Pubs, Wineries Distilleries & Breweries (those that serve food and those that do not)
- Places of Worship
- Gyms, Fitness Studios, Yoga Studios, Dance Studios, Martial Arts Studios & similar establishments
- Gaming Floors
- Arcades, Racetracks, Bowling Alleys, Mini-Golf, Pool Halls/Billiards Rooms, Amusement and Theme Parks & similar activities
MUST OPERATE ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NEVADA CANNABIS COMPLIANCE BOARD
- Medicinal & Recreational Cannabis Establishments
MUST OPERATE ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NEVADA GAMING CONTROL BOARD
- Gaming Floors
May operate under strict social distancing requirements and protocols established by existing Directives and/or guidance issued by the applicable regulatory body
- Spas, Massage Therapy & Massage Establishments
- Hair Salons, Barbershops, Nail salons & Businesses that provide Aesthetic Skin Services
- Body art & piercing establishments
Statewide directives that will remain in place to mitigate the spread will include, but not be limited to: face covering mandate and social distancing safety protocols.
For more information on State COVID-19 directives, visit the Nevada COVID-19 Response website.