Sisolak extends ‘Stay at Home’ order through April

Gov. Steve Sisolak on Wednesday formally issued a “Stay at Home” directive for Nevadans and extended the nonessential business, gaming and school closures and all other directives issued under the Emergency Declaration to April 30.

The governor has been asking Nevadans to “Stay Home for Nevada” since March 17 and has taken multiple steps since declaring a state of emergency on March 12 to protect Nevadans and encourage them to stay home and help flatten the curve. This directive reinforces the governor’s earlier advisory for Nevadans to stay home and went into effect at midnight Wednesday.

“Today’s ‘Stay at Home’ directive strengthens the imperative that Nevadans must not leave their homes for nonessential activities in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” Sisolak said. “This directive builds on previous directives around school closures, social distancing, closure of nonessential businesses and bans on public gatherings of 10 or more people by requiring you stay at home unless leaving is absolutely necessary.”

Essential employees should continue their work activities, making sure to take proper precautions, such as frequent hand washing, staying home if they are sick and abiding by aggressive social distancing protocols.

The directive also extends closure of nonessential businesses, gaming and schools through April 30. This change in time mirrors the latest guidance from the federal government.