Gov. Steve Sisolak on Tuesday announced the closure of all nonessential businesses for 30 days in the state of Nevada.
At the Grant Sawyer State Office Building in downtown Las Vegas, Sisolak said the closures were happening immediately to further stop the spread of COVID-19, especially in developments showing the increased rate of secondary infection.
"Stay Home For Nevada" was the phrase used on signage at the announcement to protect essential persons during the pandemic in place of the state song "Home Means Nevada."
"In order for those who need critical care make sure they get it, it is our responsibility to take our role seriously and stay home for Nevada. You're being told not to go out. You owe it to them to listen to that directive," Sisolak said.
He said the most effective order was to ask all Nevadans to stay home and close all nonessential businesses to the public for 30 days.