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It is the most optimistic time of the pandemic for many, but often lost in the steady stream of international destinations easing their restrictions on travelers, stories of U.S. destinations taking the same steps.
Las Vegas, the city that stands for both nights you can’t remember and nights you won’t forget, is set to take a huge leap towards normalcy next month as the mask mandate for those who have been vaccinated Be lifted, along with a host, from other restrictions that are being relaxed. Here is everything you need to know about what to expect in Vegas next month.
Covid-19 in Vegas – The Story So Far
Covid-19 sped through Las Vegas at breakneck speeds, causing mass disruption in the lives, livelihoods and travel plans of everyone connected with the city. After their first detected case of Covid-19 on March 5, 2020, a state of emergency was declared in Nevada a week later, followed by the closure of non-essential businesses the same month that casinos closed their doors.
Nevada’s casinos were allowed to reopen along with restaurants on June 4th, but could only do so with existing restrictions. These restrictions included social distancing at slot machines, masks given to guests, and increased use of hand sanitizer in casino hotels. However, these rules will change in the coming weeks.
Vegas Back to Normal – What Travelers Should Know
While domestic travel has increased in recent weeks, many are still reluctant to travel. While this may not be out of fear, after the announcements by the CDC, many travelers may not try to travel until things have returned to normal in order to see a place at its best, not a destination plagued by restrictions. For travelers who feel like this, Las Vegas might just be the place.
After a legislature meeting that week, it was decided to fully re-open the Las Vegas Strip and surrounding areas to vaccinated travelers to take them back to the time they were in 2019. Governor Steve Sisolak agreed Nevada’s requirements with the latest CDC guidance, which stated that fully vaccinated people could end social distancing and wearing masks both outdoors in crowds and in most indoor spaces.
The decision comes at a time when most casinos are back to 100% capacity and are already operating without social distancing under the watchful eye of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Several casinos have published their changes to the restrictions:
- MGM Resorts International has removed the mask requirements for vaccinated guests
- Caesars Entertainment (owners of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Bally in Las Vegas, Harrah in Las Vegas, and Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino) pledged to continue to follow CDC, state, and local guidelines, including dropping requirements the mask
- Wynn and Encore said guests who received their final vaccine dose more than two weeks ago would not need to wear masks on the property, adding that unvaccinated guests should wear face covering
- The Cosmopolitan stated that fully vaccinated guests are not required to wear masks indoors or outdoors, adding that unvaccinated guests are still required to wear one at the resort
The change in restrictions could encourage Americans to consider traveling domestically rather than overseas this summer. More and more attractions in the States seem to be returning to normal.
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