LAS VEGAS — Nevada's governor declared a state of emergency Thursday and suggested he may ban mass gatherings to combat the spread of the new coronavirus outbreak.
Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak held a Thursday evening news conference in Las Vegas where he announced the emergency order he'd signed, saying the move was not a reason for people to panic but allows the state more flexibility to respond faster and coordinate better.
The governor said he's considering a ban on mass gatherings, as many of his counterparts have done in other states, with California banning events of more than 250 people.
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Sisolak said he has formed a team of medical experts who will come up with a recommendation on social distances.