NEVADA (KTNV) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak held a press conference Friday to update the state's 'Roadmap to Recovery' initiative.
Gov. Sisolak said his team is actively monitoring the progress made in Phase 1, as it has been less than a week in the state's reopening process.
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However, he also said it would take a minimum of two weeks for the data to reflect any impacts of the reopening. And the numbers have been promising, but its too early to make any new determinations about further businesses reopening.
We will continue to actively monitor the progress in Phase 1. Our data is promising so far, but it’s too early to make any new determinations as it does not yet reflect any impacts of our initial reopening. We must stay the course and remain vigilant.
— Governor Sisolak (@GovSisolak) May 15, 2020
Sisolak also emphasized that everyone must remain vigilant and continue to take steps to safeguard one another against the virus.
As of Friday, Nevada has seen a 20-day downward trajectory of people testing positive. And about 9% overall have returned a positive test from those who have been tested.
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The governor said the state looks to expand testing capacity with the help of the National Guard with looking to be able to test 4,000 people daily.
"We have performed 17K tests within the last week and continue to expand testing capacity with @NVNationalGuard."
-@GovSisolak https://t.co/goBKd2KNic pic.twitter.com/eltv5593GT
— KTNV Action News (@KTNV) May 15, 2020
Sisolak also thanked all of the businesses who are taking the virus seriously by reducing their seating capacity and with their staff practicing social distancing and wearing face coverings.
"Thank you to all businesses who are taking this seriously and adhering to the requirements that your staff wears face coverings."
-@GovSisolak https://t.co/goBKd2KNic pic.twitter.com/Wtk1g8Ei2k
— KTNV Action News (@KTNV) May 15, 2020
Gov. Sisolak concluded Friday's briefing by encouraging everyone to continue to wear face masks when out in public, as the virus is not gone and saying, "It's up to us to take care of ourselves and one other by following the rules, regulations, and guidelines."
