LAUGHLIN (KTNV) – Harrah’s Laughlin says 7 of its team members have tested positive for COVID-19 since it reopened on June 4.
No employee died due to illness and the property has followed COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
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Caesars Entertainment says the general public cannot reserve a room until July 26, as the property anticipates being in its self-imposed occupation until then. Guests can continue to check availability in the event of cancellations.
The Avi Resort & Casino in Laughlin has closed its doors until July 10 after several of its employees tested positive.
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Avi Resort & Casino temporarily suspends all casino and hotel operations from midnight June 29, 2020 to July 10, 2020. As a result of the suspension, the July 4 fireworks show will be canceled. pic.twitter.com/KVh0YL6nL8– Avi Resort & Casino (@AviResortCasino) June 30, 2020
The iconic Colorado Belle announced in May that it would not reopen, laying off 400 workers. Golden Entertainment Inc. said at the time that the shutdown was an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
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The Aquarium submitted the following in response to a query about some of its employees who tested positive.
“We do not disclose health information about team members. We work with the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) on an ongoing basis to support the monitoring of community contacts with any COVID-19 case. Our internal tracking protocols include identifying any team member who may have been in contact with the team member who has tested positive for COVID-19, according to guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC) and SNHD. Those team members are referred for an immediate COVID-19 test. In addition, we carry out a thorough disinfection of the team member’s work area. Employees cannot return to work until they have tested negative for COVID-19 twice. All employees and guests must wear masks without exception. “
-Golden Entertainment, Inc.
Laughlin is located across the river from Bullhead City, which has ranked first in Mohave County for total cases, according to the Mohave Daily News.
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