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Nevada To Close Casinos, Businesses And Ban Dining Out

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a monthlong closure of casinos and other non-essential businesses like bars, movie theaters and gyms, to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

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He's also telling restaurants to close their dining rooms and only offer takeout or delivery.

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The Democratic governor's order Tuesday night follows similar moves by more than 10 other governors as states scramble to mitigate the risk of exposure to COVID-19. Sisolak's order gave thousands of businesses a little more than two days to prepare.

The governor's order follows an order the mayor of Reno issued Monday night.