RENO, Nev. (AP) — A state coronavirus oversight panel says bars have to remain closed in Las Vegas, but can reopen in Pahrump and will be allowed to open next week in the Reno area.
The COVID-19 task force cited a falling number of virus cases in Nye County for the Pahrump decision. Re-openings in Washoe County will begin at 12:01 a.m. next Thursday, subject to approval of enforcement measures for face coverings and a 50% capacity.
About 30 local bar owners formed the Washoe County Bar/Taproom Coalition and agreed to comprehensive operating standards. The task force says Washoe County's positivity rate is below 10% and trending downward.
