Las Vegas Strip begins closing as governor orders shutdown to stem virus

by News 3 Staff

Wed, March 18th 2020, 2:36 PM UTC

The Bellagio on the Las Vegas Strip is dark after MGM Resorts said it would close its Nevada properties to stem the spread of the coronavirus on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. (KSNV)

Fencing is set up outside the entrance to Circus Circus in Las Vegas to comply with Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak's order to close all non-essential business on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. (KSNV)

The marquee for the Aria in Las Vegas offers well-wishes as the resort closes to stem the spread of the coronavirus on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. (Max Darrow | KSNV)

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The Bellagio on the Las Vegas Strip is dark after MGM Resorts said it would close its Nevada properties to stem the spread of the coronavirus on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. (KSNV)

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