Coronavirus pandemic in the US – CNN

The largest union representing Las Vegas casino workers is condemning the mayors call for those businesses to reopen immediately.

Some context: Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman said on CNN today that businesses including casinos should reopen, but offered no guidance on how to do it safely.

They better figure it out. Thats their job, Goodman said. Thats not the mayors job.

The Culinary Union says it supports Gov. Steve Sisolaks decision to keep casinos closed, adding, The Culinary Union is majority women and people of color, and we are not expendable.

Goodman does not have jurisdiction over the major casinos on The Strip, which are located outside of the Las Vegas city limits and are governed by Clark County.

Commissioner Michael Naft wrote on Twitter that [Mayor Goodmans] defiance of Gov. Sisolaks stay-at-home order is reckless and dangerous.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board says it is not yet safe for the states casinos to reopen.

According to Governor Sisolaks medical advisory team, the data related to the spread of COVID-19 does not support the reopening of gaming establishments in Nevada at this time, the board says in a written statement.

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