In short – When visiting Vegas, wear a face covering everywhere in public unless you are exercising or eating.
Here are the details.
The official Nevada Directive 024 for Face Coverings (June 25, 2020): https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Directive-024-Face-Coverings.pdf
As per Section 5 of the Directive states: “…shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a mask or face covering when in a public space, whether publicly owned or privately owned where the public has access by right or invitation, express or implied, whether by payment of money or not.”
With exceptions, per Section 7:
- Children of 9 years or younger
- Homeless
- Individuals with medical condition
- Individuals for whom wearing a face mask would create a risk during their work
- Individuals at a restaurant while eating or drinking provided that they are at least 6 feet away from persons who are not members of the same household or residence
- People who are exercising outdoors, hiking, biking, swimming, walking when ALONE or with household members, and when they are able to maintain 6 feet distance from others.
- Incarcerated individuals
From the Nevada Restaurant Association: Once a patron sits down with proper 6 ft distancing, they are then able to remove their masks for the remainder of their meal. However, once the patron leaves their seat and moves about the restaurant i.e. entering or leaving the property, using the restroom or walking to the pay-station, they are required wear their mask. (Fox5 News Article)
