Just over three months after Governor Newsom issued California’s Stay at Home Order to combat the spread of COVID-19, almost all of the state’s 58 counties have moved to reopen most of their businesses and public sectors.
As of Monday, June 22, 54 of the state’s 58 counties have met the state’s variance criteria, meaning that they have achieved certain metrics in reducing the spread of COVID-19 and providing sufficient hospital capacity to handle potential surges.
The last major sector to reopen for variance counties, as of June 19, is personal services, including nail salons, body waxing salons and tattoo parlors. These services are now permitted to reopen in counties that have received a variance from the state (all counties except Alameda, Imperial, San Francisco and Santa Clara). These businesses must follow state guidance, issued on June 12.
The full list of industries now open statewide includes:
- Essential services
Gas stations
Pharmacies
Grocery stores, farmers markets, food banks and convenience stores
Banks
Laundromats/laundry services
Childcare
Essential state and local government functions
- Retail
Shopping malls
Libraries
Movie theaters and drive-in theaters (with modifications)
Bookstores
Jewelry stores
Toy stores
Clothing and shoe stores
Home and furnishing stores
Sporting goods stores
Florists
- Limited services
Pet grooming
Dog walking
Car washes
Appliance repair
Residential and janitorial cleaning
Places of worship
Plumbing
- Offices
- Outdoor museums
- Music, film and TV production
- Professional sports (without live audiences)
- Schools and day camps
In addition, the 54 variance counties are permitted to reopen additional sectors, including:
- Dine-in restaurants
- Casinos
- Family entertainment centers
- Restaurants, wineries and bars
- Zoos and museums
- Gyms and fitness centers
- Hotels (for tourism and individual travel)
- Cardrooms and racetracks
- Campgrounds and outdoor recreation areas
- Personal services
Hair salons
Barber shops
Nail salons
Body waxing salons
Tattoo parlors
All businesses must comply with state industry-specific guidance for reopening, as well as any applicable county or municipal regulations. A full list of county-specific health orders is available from Manatt here.