The Washoe County Health District says it has no mandate to close any businesses in Washoe County in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The district released the following statement last night:

“The Health District supports business closures and cancelation of large public events to reduce risk of transmission of COVID-19, but it is not mandatory at this time. Additionally, the jurisdictions of Washoe County and the City of Sparks have not made a decision to close any businesses at this time due to COVID-19.”