Ted and Chris Champman make their way across the street past the arch in downtown Reno, Nev., after leaving their casino hotel Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The Florida couple was planning on staying in Reno two days, but because the casino where they were staying was closing, they had to leave after their first night. Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a sweeping statewide order aimed to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. (Andy Barron/The Reno Gazette-Journal via AP)
March 19, 2020
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Gambling shuts down in Nevada under governor's virus order
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casinos throughout Nevada were closed Wednesday along with other nonessential businesses following an unprecedented order from Gov. Steve Sisolak, who also urged residents to stay home to help curtail the spread of coronavirus.