Las Vegas’ Venetian Resort will utilize thermal cameras, medics when it reopens
LAS VEGAS – In the wake of COVID-19, thermal cameras and a full time staff of emergency medical technicians are now part of the Venetian’s reopening plans.
“In light of the current COVID-19 situation and in anticipation of our eventual reopening, we have reviewed all areas of our business to minimize risk and enhance safety for team members and visitors,” Las Vegas Sands said in a statement.
Here’s a look at some of the cleaning and safety protocols guests can expect when the Venetian reopens on the Strip, though the exact date remains unclear:
- Thermal Screeners: Thermal cameras are monitoring every resort entrance for “discreet and non-invasive” temperature checks. Anyone with a temperature at or over 100.4°F will be subject to secondary screening. Those confirmed to have a fever will receive a medical assessment and be directed to appropriate medical care.
- Emergency Medical Technicians: A staff of approximately 25 certified EMTs will be available 24 hours a day. A third of that staff will be on site every day.
- New electrostatic sprayers: These devices will be used to spray hospital-grade disinfectant on high-touch surfaces during off-peak hours including hotel lobbies, public spaces and offices. These machines will also be used also used in the convention center to disinfect dispatch offices, bell desks, luggage storerooms, belts, bell carts, porte cocheres, sidewalks and the drop-off/pick-up areas.
- UV lights: These will decontaminate shipments arriving and leaving the receiving dock, mailroom, and warehouse.
- Sterilray disinfection wand: This will be used at all resort-operated retail locations to disinfect surfaces.
The Venetian is not accepting reservations at this time. All reservations have been canceled through May 31. According to the resort’s website, existing reservations for June 1 and beyond are still in place at this time but guests can contact the resort directly
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak’s current shutdown order expires on April 30, but some state across the U.S. have extended closures and stay-at-home orders into May.
As of Tuesday morning, 12 more people died of COVID-19 in Clark County and 76 more people tested positive, according to new numbers released by the Southern Nevada Health District.
That brings the totals there to 3,793 total positive cases and 186 who’ve died from coronavirus. So far, 2,414 people have recovered there from COVID-19 — about 64 percent of all Clark County cases.
Ed Komenda writes about Las Vegas for the Reno Gazette Journal and USA Today Network. Do you care about democracy? Then support local journalism by subscribing to the Reno Gazette Journal right here.