COVID-19 Updates
Santa Clara County moved to the Orange Tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy this week. As certain activities are allowed to resume, proceed with caution. Remember: Just because it is allowed, it does not necessarily mean it is safe. Changes in the Orange Tier include the following:
Can increase capacity indoors:
- Retail stores (100% capacity)
- Shopping centers (100% capacity)
- Museums, zoos, and aquariums (max 50% capacity)
- Places of worship (max 50% capacity)
- Restaurants (max 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer)
- Gyms and fitness centers (max 25% capacity, indoor pools allowed)
- Movie theaters (max 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer)
Allowed indoors at reduced capacity:
- Wineries, breweries, and distilleries (max 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer)
- Offices (businesses are required to maximize telework)
- Family entertainment centers (for naturally distanced activities, max 25% capacity)
- Cardrooms, satellite wagering (max 25% capacity)
Allowed outdoors only:
- Bars where no meal is provided
- Amusement parks (25% or 500 people, whichever is fewer)
COVID-19 case rates, hospitalizations, and deaths are falling, but remain present in our community. Vaccinations are occurring as quickly as supplies allow, but most people in our community are still not vaccinated. While we wait for enough people to receive their vaccines, we all need to work together to keep our risk of COVID-19 low in the meantime. Stay diligent. Wear a mask, keep your distance, and get vaccinated when it’s your turn.
For more information about the Orange Tier,
visit the State's website.
