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Gov. Sisolak Halts Evictions During Coronvirus Emergency

Governor Steve Sisolak announced a halt to all evictions - both residential and commercial - while the state of emergency caused by the coronavirus is in effect.

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Sisolak made the announcement Sunday afternoon.

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The order applies to evictions that were already being processed before the emergency was declared and for commercial buildings.

On March 16, the governor declared that casinos and all non-essential businesses close for 30 days. He also closed all schools in the state.

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Nevada stands at 920 as of Sunday afternoon and 15 people have died.