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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
June 24, 2020  
Meghin Delaney  
Communications Director  
CONTACT: press@gov.nv.gov 

Gov. Sisolak announces mandatory face covering policy in public  

CARSON CITY, NV — Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak issued a mandatory face covering policy for all Nevadans and visitors by signing Directive 024. 

“I’m proud of the work Nevadans have completed thus far in helping us flatten the curve, but our work is far from over” said Governor Sisolak. “Today’s directive is our opportunity to limit our risk for exposure and infection, and to keep our businesses open and our economy moving. For Nevada to stay safe and stay open, we must make face coverings a routine part of our daily life.” 

This directive comes after a four week climb in cases at which time the Governor asked the Nevada Medical Advisory Team to analyze potential options for slowing the spread, specific to facial coverings. Research done by the MAT and the CDC has indicated that facial coverings are one of the most effective ways to slow the transmission of this disease. 

Per this requirement, anyone in any public space throughout the State, including visitors, will need to wear a mask. This includes using public transportation, public facing work environments, when patronizing businesses, or interacting with others in any generally publicly accessible space. 

Directive 024 and a guidance document corresponding to this directive with information on the practical application and exceptions are attached to this email and can be found online at https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/.