Casinos in Las Vegas will close due to the spread of the coronavirus Covid-19. The corresponding order was signed by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. The order will also affect other establishments within the entertainment complex, including bars and restaurants.

Sisolak explained that this is intended to contain the spread of the disease in Nevada. A special regime has been announced in Las Vegas since March 19 and will last for at least a month.

The American Gaming Association (AGA) cited statistics according to which 438 regular casinos and 196 tribal casinos were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic in the country. gambling establishments. In total, this is almost two thirds (64%) of all gambling establishments in the country. The organization estimates that the closure will cost the US economy $21.3 billion.

According to the latest data, the number of cases of coronavirus in the world has exceeded 307 thousand people. In the US, there are over 26 thousand infected. More than 300 of them died, and 176 recovered from the infection.