The Governor Announces an Easing of Some Restrictions

Governor Steve Sisolak announced a timeline for reopening , including easing current restrictions.  Starting Monday the first round of capacity limits will be lifted for certain businesses based on risk. Restaurants and bars can increase their capacity from 25% to 35% or 100 people, whichever is less.

Other businesses where capacity limits will be lifted to 35% starting Monday include places of worship, gyms, fitness studios, martial arts studios, gaming floors, arcades, bowling alleys, pool halls, and similar locations. Libraries, museums, zoos and aquariums will be able to operate at 50% starting Feb. 15. The next round of lifting capacity levels will take place on March 15, with capacity increase to 50% or 250 people, whichever is less.