COVID-19: California County Directives and Mandates

COVID-19 Update

June 08, 2021

On Friday, August 28, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new and simpler four-tiered classification system, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, to evaluate regional and business-sector health risk and to guide counties as they reopen businesses closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses across the state have largely been closed since the Governor issued the first Stay-at-Home Order on March 19, 2020, and additional restrictions were put in place in July. Prior to August 28, the state was tracking counties’ COVID-19 metrics via a Monitoring List, with counties on the list subject to additional restrictions. That list has now been replaced with the four-tiered Blueprint. Counties in California are now subject to a streamlined set of restrictions based on the tier into which they fall, which is determined by case counts per 100,000 residents and test positivity rates. More information on the Blueprint is available here.

On Monday, March 9, 2021, the state updated the Blueprint metrics to take into account vaccination progress across California. As the state provides vaccine doses, the thresholds for counties to move into the various tiers are adjusted as follows:

Once 2 million vaccine doses have been administered in the state to the communities with the lowest score in the Healthy Places Index, the threshold to move from the purple tier to the red tier will go from 7 new cases per 100,000 people to 10 new cases per 100,000 people. To move to the orange tier, the threshold will remain at 4 cases per 100,000 people, and to move to the yellow tier, the threshold will remain at 1.
Once 4 million vaccine doses have been administered in the state to the communities with the lowest score in the Healthy Places Index, the threshold to move from the purple tier to the red tier will remain at 10 per 100,000 people, but the threshold will change for moving to the orange tier, from 4 new cases per 100,0000 residents to 6 cases per 100,000 people, and to move to the yellow tier, the threshold will change from 1 new case per 100,000 residents to 2 cases per 100,000 people.

The chart below provides an overview of the major restrictions that apply to counties in each tier. Note that counties can put in place additional restrictions on top of the state’s baseline. The table below lists the current tier for each county as well as any applicable additional restrictions, based on county Health Officer Orders.

Blueprint for a Safer Economy
Sector	Tier 1	Tier 2	Tier 3	Tier 4
Retail	Open indoors with modifications - 25% capacity	Open indoors with modifications - 50% capacity	Open indoors with modifications	Open indoors with modifications
Hair Salons & Barbershops	Open indoors with modifications	Open indoors with modifications	Open indoors with modifications	Open indoors with modifications
Personal Care Services	Outdoors only with modifications	Open indoors with modifications	Open indoors with modifications	Open indoors with modifications
Offices	Remote	Remote	Open indoors with modifications, encourage remote working	Open indoors with modifications, encourage remote working
Hotels & Lodging	Open with modifications	Open with modifications - fitness centers 10% capacity	Open with modifications - fitness centers 25% capacity, indoor pools open	Open with modifications - fitness centers 50% capacity, spas open
Gyms & Fitness Centers	Outdoors only with modifications	Open indoors with modifications - 10% capacity	Open indoors with modifications - 25% capacity, indoor pools	Open indoors with modifications - 50% capacity, spas open
Restaurants	Outdoors only with modifications	Open indoors with modifications	Open indoors with modifications - 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is less	Open indoors with modifications - 50% capacity
Bars	Closed	Closed	Outdoors only with modifications	Outdoors only with modifications - 50% capacity
Places of Worship	Outdoors only with modifications	Open indoors with modifications - 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is less	Open indoors with modifications - 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is less	Open indoors modifications - 50% capacity

California County Stay-At-Home Orders and Reopening Plans
County	COVID-19 Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Orders	County Reopening Plans	Current Tier	Additional Restrictions	Testing Guidance
Alameda County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Recovery Resources	Tier 4: Minimal risk	Outdoor dining no longer permitted; pick-up and delivery only. No variance; compliance with County-specific health protocols required; Check county reopening plan for specific details. Permitted as of June 19: Retail Outdoor museums Religious & cultural ceremonies Outdoor fitness Summer schools	N/A
Alpine County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 4: Minimal risk		N/A
Amador County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Guidance	Tier 2: Substantial risk	Indoor activities ordered closed as of August 20: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Butte County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	Available here
Calaveras County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: County Order Rescinded	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed as of August 20: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Colusa County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Order	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Contra Costa County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor religious services prohibited. Indoor restaurants closed. Bars also closed. As of Friday, August 28, 2020, personal care services such as nail salons and massage services, as well as gyms are permitted to reopen for outdoor business. Hotels and short-term rentals also permitted to reopen for personal travel.	N/A
Del Norte County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk		N/A
El Dorado County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Guidance	Tier 3: Moderate risk		N/A
Fresno County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Guidance	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Glenn County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 2: Substantial risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Humboldt County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Tool	Tier 3: Moderate risk		Available here
Imperial County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Guidance and Updated Order	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Stay at Home Order reissued; all non-essential businesses closed. Bars ordered closed. Indoor restaurants closed.	Available here
Inyo County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Guidance	Tier 2: Substantial risk	Indoor activities ordered closed as of August 20: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	Available here
Kern County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Guidance	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Kings County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Lake County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk		N/A
Lassen County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 4: Minimal risk		N/A
Los Angeles County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 4: Minimal risk	County Health Officer Order aligned with state guidance except for additional rules for: Day & Overnight Camps K-12 Schools	Available here
Madera County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	Available here
Marin County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Additional reopenings planned for June 29 postponed, including: Indoor Dining Hair Salons, Barbershops, and Nail Salons Gyms & Fitness Studios Hotels, Motels, Hospitality, Short Term Rentals (leisure and tourism activity) Camp grounds, RV Parks, and Picnic areas Outdoor based vehicle gatherings Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining, Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	Available here
Mariposa County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk		N/A
Mendocino County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 4: Minimal risk	Indoor activities ordered closed as of August 20: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	Available here
Merced County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Resources	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Modoc County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order		Tier 3: Moderate risk		N/A
Mono County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Monterey County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	Available here
Napa County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 4: Minimal risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	Available here
Nevada County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk		Available here
Orange County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Resources	Tier 4: Minimal risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	Available here
Placer County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk	The following business sectors ordered closed: Dine-in restaurants Wineries and Tasting Rooms Family Entertainment Centers Movie Theaters Zoos and Museums Cardrooms In addition, all brewpubs, breweries, bars, and pubs would need to close, both indoors and outdoors, unless they offer sit down, dine-in meals.	N/A
Plumas County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk		N/A
Riverside County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Sacramento County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
San Benito County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Guidance	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
San Bernardino County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Bars recommended closed. Indoor restaurants closed.	N/A
San Diego County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 4: Minimal risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	Available here
San Francisco City and County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 4: Minimal risk	As of April 15, 2021, San Francisco restrictions are in line with the state’s guidance for Tier 3. In addition, San Francisco will permit indoor performances and private conferences and receptions in line with state guidance.	Available here
San Joaquin County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Bars and indoor activities ordered closed.	N/A
San Luis Obispo County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 4: Minimal risk		Available here
San Mateo County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Santa Barbara County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 4: Minimal risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	Available here
Santa Clara County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order		Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Santa Cruz County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Guidance	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Removed from State monitoring list on August 17, 2020. Indoor activities that remain closed until at least August 31 include: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Shasta County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk		N/A
Sierra County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Resources	Tier 4: Minimal risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Siskiyou County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk		N/A
Solano County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Sonoma County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Stanislaus County		Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order		Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Sutter County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order		Tier 2: Substantial risk		N/A
Tehama County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk		N/A
Trinity County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order		Tier 4: Minimal risk	Indoor activities ordered closed as of August 26: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Tulare County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Tuolumne County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk		N/A
Ventura County	Landing Page	Stay-at-Home Order		Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Yolo County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: County Order Rescinded	Reopening Plan	Tier 3: Moderate risk	Group gatherings capped at 16 people maximum Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A
Yuba County	Landing Page	Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order		Tier 3: Moderate risk	Indoor activities ordered closed: Dining Bars & wineries Movie theaters Zoos & museums Cardrooms	N/A

Blueprint for a Safer Economy

California County Stay-At-Home Orders and Reopening Plans