LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – Travelers continue to make Las Vegas their destination for the weekend of July 4, despite the increase in COVID-19 cases in Nevada and surrounding states.
On Thursday, traffic flowed from California to Nevada with drivers heading to Las Vegas. With some visitors wishing to relax for the festive weekend.
“Since we had been closed for so long, we were looking for something we could do. To escape, “said Leslie Villalobos, who travels from San Diego.
Travelers said they were taking precautions when making the trip.
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“We have our masks. We have our disinfectant. I guess we have pretty much the essentials we need to stay safe, “said Villalobos.
Southern Nevada AAA says across the country, general summer travel has slowed by about 15% due to the pandemic. For those who still want to hit the road, Las Vegas is still the place to go.
“We can see, by looking at the AAA website, hotel reservation data in the summer months between July 1 and September 30, that Las Vegas will continue to be the top destination for travelers,” said Sergio Ávila, AAA spokesperson.
With the expectation of travelers from other states, Governor Steve Sisolak stressed that everyone follows health guidelines such as social distancing and wearing of masks.
“Wearing a mask works. This is not partisan. It is not political. It is the right thing to do and saves lives, ”he said.
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And that’s something visitors to Southern California say they are taking seriously.
“It is difficult to get used to, but we have to do it. You do what you have to do, ”said Mike Flota, who travels from West Covina, California.
“We are willing to comply with the regulations, but we still want to have fun,” Villalobos said.
AAA says road travel is still the most popular way to travel while on vacation, but it is also down 3 percent this summer due to the pandemic.
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