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Phase 2 Directive for Nevada explained

Here's what you need to know about Phase 2
Posted at 10:44 AM, May 29, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-29 13:44:05-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisoak released the Phase 2 Directive on Thursday. However, many people still have questions. Here are the things you need to know:

The governor is still encouraging companies to allow employees to work remotely if possible or return to work in phases.

Businesses are also asked to encourage guests/customers to wear face coverings, but there are not required by governor.

If you want to play golf, tennis or pickleball, you are good to go. If you want to play basketball, volleyball, baseball or football, it might be more difficult. Not all courts will be open yet around the valley.

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Grocery stores sill can’t offer self-serve food options, but restaurants can now allow people to eat inside as long as they maintai social distancing.

Barber shops and hair and nail salons still have to follow strict rules for cleaning and social distancing.

The good news is that the malls are allowed to reopen. Retail businesses must limit how many people they allow inside though.

If you’d like to visit a dispensary, you can go inside again and if you need a ride, transportation is available from taxis or rideshare drivers. There are restrictions.

State and local government offices are still closed at this time. That means the Department of Motor Vehicles, unemployment and Social Security offices are NOT open yet. Some government offices may start to reopen to handle things that can’t be done online.

You can start gambling again June 4 in casinos and at other establishments.

You can also visit bars and wineries that do not serve food. You can even sit at a bar as long as bar stools are 6 feet apart. But, you can not play pool or dance or simply stand around. And, you will have to wait outside if seats are not available.

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Additionally, you can go back to the gym, However, contact sports are not allowed and you won’t be ale to use the steam room. Equipment must be 6-feet apart.

You can now get a facial, have hair removed, tan and get your eyebrows done. But you can’t use a steam room or sauna or salt therapy room. You can also get a tattoo or piercing, except around your nose or mouth.

Trade schools and museums are allowed to reopen. So are swimming pools. However, hot tubs must still be off limits.

Movie theaters, bowling alleys and other indoor and outdoor venues are allowed to reopen. There are restrictions on how many people are allowed and strict guidelines for cleaning and employee/customer safety.

Although churches can hold in-person services once again, gatherings must be limited to 50 people. Same goes for weddings, funerals etc.