Las Vegas Sands Corp. employees will be paid while Strip resorts are closed, and the closure “will not impact health care eligibility,” according to a company statement.
The Strip
As Allegiant Stadium rises from the ground its place in the Las Vegas skyline has come into form.
Visitors depart hours ahead of scheduled shutdowns of the scheduled closures of the Strip megaresorts for several weeks — at least.
MGM Resorts International is closing its resorts in Las Vegas effective today.
Human Nature’s Phil Burton says, “We can’t wait to get out and perform for you all again soon under safer and more enjoyable circumstances.”
“All of our public restrooms are equipped with touch free faucets, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers and hand blowers,” the company said in a statement.
Employees will continue to receive benefits and pay during the closure, which is set to last through at least March 31.
Rates for hotel rooms during the upcoming NFL draft were already sliding last week as Las Vegas and other cities shut down to contain the spreading coronavirus.
The Las Vegas community enclave The Space is hosting a livestream for entertainers rocked by the coronavirus outbreak.
Beers & Bets, Bella Bistro and Prendi go dark, with changes in restaurant and lounge hours to be reviewed weekly.
Caesars Entertainment has announced the temporary closing of several of its restaurants through at least April 9.
Guests at MGM Resorts International properties described receiving a letter in their rooms informing them that they had to check out by Tuesday.
The strange goings-on produced an array of emotions among guests who came to the city to celebrate or for business, ranging from amusement to anger to angst.
The transportation agency began limiting bus service on the resort corridor on Friday, according to RTC spokeswoman Angela Castro.
Caesars Entertainment said in a statement: “We are taking these bold measures now and look forward to welcoming guests back to enjoy world-class entertainment experiences as soon as we are able.”