As restaurants continue to wade through the phases of reopening, we have compiled information and guidance for your reference. This page contains the most recent updates in guidelines and resources - for a complete list click here. *Please note that our page will be continuously updated in order to provide you with the most relevant information so we encourage you to refer back to receive the most up to date resources.
How to Get A COVID-19 Vaccine
To make an appointment please visit www.nvcovidfighter.org for county specific availability, or call our state-wide hotline at 1-800-401-0946
To make an appointment please visit www.nvcovidfighter.org for county specific availability, or call our state-wide hotline at 1-800-401-0946
Governor's Directives (08.16.2021)
The Governor's Directives can be accessed HERE.
The Governor's Directives can be accessed HERE.
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Mask Updates (07.27.2021)
What are the new mask requirements for Nevada based on the July 27th CDC announcement? On July 27, 2021, the CDC announced that everyone, including fully vaccinated individuals, should wear a mask in public indoor settings in counties with substantial or high transmission. Therefore, all counties in Nevada that are experiencing substantial or high transmission levels based on the latest CDC COVID tracker must follow the new mask requirements regardless of vaccination status. Which Nevada counties will be affected by the mask mandate? Based on the CDC data that was available on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 (date of release for new CDC recommendations and Directive 047), 12 of Nevada’s 17 counties have substantial or high transmission, and therefore will be required to have everyone, including fully vaccinated individuals, wear a mask in public indoor settings as of 12:01am on Friday, July 30, 2021. Currently, these counties are: Carson, Churchill, Clark, Douglas, Elko, Esmeralda, Lincoln, Lyon, Mineral, Nye, Washoe and White Pine. Large Gathering Update (08.16.2021) Directive 049 creates an exception to the mask requirement for eligible large events in counties with “substantial” or “high” transmission rates if all attendees are vaccinated. This gives an option for event organizers to choose between requiring masks indoors for all attendees, regardless of vaccination status, or ensuring that all attendees are vaccinated, in which case fully-vaccinated attendees can remove their masks. This is not a requirement to show proof of vaccination to attend a large event. It is an optional exception to the general mask requirement if the event operator chooses to require proof of vaccination for all attendees. Masks are not required for FULLY VACCINATED persons at indoor large events in counties with “substantial” or "high” transmission rates if ALL of the following conditions are met:
Vaccination
• The State of Nevada neither requires nor prohibits private entities from confirming vaccination status of individuals. Employers and organizations are encouraged to post signage with the latest CDC mask guidance for vaccinated and unvaccinated guests. • Private entities and organizations may have mask policies that are more restrictive than the CDC guidance. Workers should consult with their employers regarding workplace COVID-19 safety protocols. • In general, people are considered fully vaccinated: 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. If you don’t meet these requirements, regardless of your age, you are NOT fully vaccinated. Keep taking all precautions until you are fully vaccinated. • If you have a condition or are taking medications that weaken your immune system, you may NOT be fully protected even if you are fully vaccinated. Talk to your health care provider. Even after vaccination, you may need to continue taking all precautions. • The CDC guidance issued today also provided updates on social distancing recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals. After the May 1 transition to local authority, each county has the authority to establish social distancing requirements. Nevada residents should consult their county’s local mitigation plan for more information on social distancing guidelines in their county. Click here for the latest county plans |
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
The American Rescue Plan Act provided a lifeline to local restaurants through the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund. This funding will become available in a matter of days therefore:
The NvRA has compiled an FAQ as well as additional information about the funding click here to access them
- Restaurants should visit: SBA.gov/restaurants today to register for the SBA application portal, review program guidance, collect proper documentation, and view a sample application
- On May 1st, 2021, the Small Business Administration began accepting applications from restaurants to access the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
The NvRA has compiled an FAQ as well as additional information about the funding click here to access them
Nevada OSHA COVID-19 FAQs
Nevada OSHA has put together a comprehensive list of COVID-19 FAQs businesses can refer to that can be found here.
Face Mask Enforcement and Guidance
According to latest Directive 044, restaurants statewide must enforce the use of face coverings at all times, except when actively eating or drinking, regardless of social distancing
The National Restaurant Law Center has provided guidance on enforcement of masks, temperature checks, and regular testing. It is imperative for establishments to comply with all health precautions in an effort to lower transmission rates and to keep restaurants open. Please see the resources below for guidance on de-escalation with mask enforcement and COVID testing for employees.
Please be advised that children up to 2 years old are exempt from wearing face masks and ages 2-9 years old are recommended to wear face masks per NV OSHA.
Guidance on requiring the use of face coverings for restaurant customers
According to latest Directive 044, restaurants statewide must enforce the use of face coverings at all times, except when actively eating or drinking, regardless of social distancing
The National Restaurant Law Center has provided guidance on enforcement of masks, temperature checks, and regular testing. It is imperative for establishments to comply with all health precautions in an effort to lower transmission rates and to keep restaurants open. Please see the resources below for guidance on de-escalation with mask enforcement and COVID testing for employees.
Please be advised that children up to 2 years old are exempt from wearing face masks and ages 2-9 years old are recommended to wear face masks per NV OSHA.
Guidance on requiring the use of face coverings for restaurant customers
NV Department of Labor COVID-19 Guidance
SB 4 Guidance: Regarding Exposed Employees:
Senate Bill (SB) 4 was passed during the 32nd Special Session of the Nevada Legislature (2020) and addressed the following questions:
Are employers required to provide time off for employees experiencing COVID-19 symptoms? Yes. Each employee who notifies his or her employer that he or she is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, must undergo testing for SARS-CoV-2 and must not return to work while awaiting results.
How much time are employers required to provide employees who are getting a COVID-19 test? Employees are to be provided no more than 3 days of paid time off to await testing and testing results. The 3 days paid time off can be exceeded if delays in testing or receiving results occur. If additional testing is required by the employer, the employer should provide additional paid time off for that. If the employee needs to have multiple tests due to reasons other than close contact that occurred at their workplace, the employee will need to coordinate that leave with the employer and may need to utilize other paid leave or other options, if available.
How much time are employers required to provide for employees who tests positive for COVID-19? An employee who tests positive for SARS-CoV-2 or is otherwise diagnosed with COVID-19 and is working or has been recalled to work at the time of the result or diagnosis must be allowed to take at least 14 days off, at least 10 of which must be paid time off. These time periods can be increased or decreased upon approval from the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services. (See section 13, subsection 3, of SB 4). If the employee requires additional leave beyond the 14 days off, at least 10 of which must be paid time off, the employee will need to coordinate that leave with the employer and may need to utilize paid leave or other options
Are existing employees eligible for paid time off? Yes. Independent contractors and/or contractors who are not employees would not be eligible but could be if they were deemed to be an employee.
Are new employees eligible for paid time off? Yes. There are no exemptions to the paid time off provisions relating to COVID-19 testing, diagnosis, and/or leave in Senate Bill 4.
Are part-time employees eligible for paid time off? Yes. There are no provisions in SB 4 excluding part time employees from the testing, diagnosis, and/or paid time off requirements in SB 4.
Are employers required to provide time off for employees experiencing COVID-19 symptoms? Yes. Each employee who notifies his or her employer that he or she is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, must undergo testing for SARS-CoV-2 and must not return to work while awaiting results.
How much time are employers required to provide employees who are getting a COVID-19 test? Employees are to be provided no more than 3 days of paid time off to await testing and testing results. The 3 days paid time off can be exceeded if delays in testing or receiving results occur. If additional testing is required by the employer, the employer should provide additional paid time off for that. If the employee needs to have multiple tests due to reasons other than close contact that occurred at their workplace, the employee will need to coordinate that leave with the employer and may need to utilize other paid leave or other options, if available.
How much time are employers required to provide for employees who tests positive for COVID-19? An employee who tests positive for SARS-CoV-2 or is otherwise diagnosed with COVID-19 and is working or has been recalled to work at the time of the result or diagnosis must be allowed to take at least 14 days off, at least 10 of which must be paid time off. These time periods can be increased or decreased upon approval from the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services. (See section 13, subsection 3, of SB 4). If the employee requires additional leave beyond the 14 days off, at least 10 of which must be paid time off, the employee will need to coordinate that leave with the employer and may need to utilize paid leave or other options
Are existing employees eligible for paid time off? Yes. Independent contractors and/or contractors who are not employees would not be eligible but could be if they were deemed to be an employee.
Are new employees eligible for paid time off? Yes. There are no exemptions to the paid time off provisions relating to COVID-19 testing, diagnosis, and/or leave in Senate Bill 4.
Are part-time employees eligible for paid time off? Yes. There are no provisions in SB 4 excluding part time employees from the testing, diagnosis, and/or paid time off requirements in SB 4.
National Restaurant Association's Guidance for Non Symptomatic Employees:
Critical Infrastructure workers who have had an exposure but remain asymptomatic could be asked to stay home until 14 days after the last exposure or allow them to return to work with the following precautions:
▪ Take employee’s temperature and assess symptoms prior to starting work;
▪ If the employee doesn’t have a temperature or symptoms, they should still self-monitor throughout the day; ▪ If an employee becomes sick during the day, send them home immediately;
▪ Have them wear a face mask while in the workplace;
▪ The employee should maintain 6 feet and practice social distancing as work duties permit in the workplace; and,
▪ Consider increasing the frequency of cleaning commonly touched surfaces.
▪ Take employee’s temperature and assess symptoms prior to starting work;
▪ If the employee doesn’t have a temperature or symptoms, they should still self-monitor throughout the day; ▪ If an employee becomes sick during the day, send them home immediately;
▪ Have them wear a face mask while in the workplace;
▪ The employee should maintain 6 feet and practice social distancing as work duties permit in the workplace; and,
▪ Consider increasing the frequency of cleaning commonly touched surfaces.
Guidance for Suspending/Closing a Restaurant
Closing Procedure and Staff Issues
Closing Procedure and Staff Issues
Free COVID-19 Training
If your restaurant would like to receive free COVID-19 specific food handling training, please reach out to our staff. Our association is dedicated to helping all operators navigate these new health guidelines.
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