The New Las Vegas: Temperature Checks, Social Distancing & Face Masks

Get ready for the “New Vegas” when Las Vegas casinos reopen. The Nevada Gaming Control Board is looking at things such as restricting the number of people inside a casino at one time and temperature checks of guests.

Control Board Chairwoman Sandra Morgan on Monday said admission restrictions are among the policies the three-member board is considering as the gaming industry prepares for reopening properties after being financially clobbered by closures brought upon by the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic.

The only time occupancy has been a concern in the past is during special events, such as a property opening, and when that happens fire codes usually take effect. The board isn’t looking at a set occupancy level — just a policy that promotes social distancing.

The Venetian, Palazzo and Wynn Resorts Ltd. each have announced they plan to use thermal cameras to conduct temperature checks on guests and staff, but Morgan said she doesn’t expect the state to mandate such monitors.

In a policy statement the company made public April 19, Wynn Resorts Ltd. indicated it would install thermal cameras at entrances and the property would test people with a temperature over 100 degrees again in a private area, turning away those who still show high temperatures.

Las Vegas Sands announced a similar plan Tuesday, with thermal cameras installed at every resort entry point and those who have a temperature over 100.4 degrees to undergo a secondary screening.

Wynn Resorts and Las Vegas Sands also addressed mask wearing in their announcements. Wynn said guests will be asked to wear a mask, which will be provided by the resort, and Sands said guests are welcome to wear them but masks that hide the entire face would be prohibited.

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