.@GovSisolak kicks off his presser by apologizing / retracting a statement and that indicated #nvleg bore blame for lack of investment in unemployment system 
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Sisolak says the dog appears to be clearing away and people are wondering why they can't go out or grab a beer with friends. Says threat seems distant and abstract now. Reminds that models initially predicted thousands of deaths
Sisolak says Nevada now has capacity to test all symptomatic individuals at this time. Wants to build capacity to test asymptomatic people.
Gov says state is exploring many innovative options to expand the health care workforce - specifically for contact tracing.
Sisolak going over his work to relax current restrictions. Moves announced yesterday include expansion of curbside retail including cannabis, drive in worship services and more outdoor rec for distanced sports like golf and pickleball
First phase, expected May 15: continued social distancing, continued wearing of masks, continued efforts to stay home as much as possible and avoid non essential travel. Urges at risk people to keep sheltering in place. No gatherings over 10 people. Some small biz opened
Things not being opened in phase 1: large in person church services or sporting events, bars, nightclubs and gaming (at least at the beginning of phase 1)
Sisolak outlining a transition to a less state-dominated response, more collaborative approach to actions in phase 1 and planning for future phases. That includes significantly more involvement from county leaders
County guidance, however, must either meet or exceed baseline set by state directive to be issued as Nevada enters phase 1.
Governor announces a "LEAP Team," a task force that includes Clark and Eureka county commission chairs, as well as officials from GOED, other agencies. "I uniquely understand how counties know how to get things done," says Sisolak, who formerly chaired Clark Co. Commission
Sisolak says it will take 2-3 weeks to know whether actions taken in a new phase are working and not causing spike in cases
Sisolak says he understands the major economic harm that the shutdown has caused but he is balancing economy and health and putting more weight on keeping people alive.
