New Action Includes Expanding Statewide Closure of Bars, Breweries and Pubs and of Indoor Operations in Restaurants, Wineries, Movie Theaters<\/u><\/u><\/i><\/p>\n
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Additionally, Counties on the County Monitoring List for Three or More Consecutive Days\u00a0Must Close Indoor Operations of Additional Sectors<\/u><\/u><\/i><\/p>\n
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80 Percent of Californians Live in Counties Subject to New Closures<\/u><\/u><\/i><\/p>\n
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Businesses May Modify Operations to Provide Outdoor Services or Pick-up<\/u><\/u><\/i><\/p>\n
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SACRAMENTO \u2013 Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health today\u00a0expanded statewide its indoor closures<\/a>\u00a0for businesses\u00a0that\u00a0encourage mixing\u00a0of individuals beyond immediate households and make physical distancing and wearing face coverings difficult. Affected businesses include restaurants, wineries and tasting rooms, movie theaters, family entertainment centers, zoos and museums and cardrooms. These sectors may modify operations to provide services outside or by pick-up.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n <\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n The state is similarly expanding statewide its order for brewpubs, breweries, bars, and pubs to close, both indoors and outdoors, unless they are offering sit down meals outdoors and comply with\u00a0guidance\u00a0issued on June 28<\/a>.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n <\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n Today’s order is effective immediately and the closures will remain in effect until the State Public Health Officer determines it is appropriate to modify the order based on public health conditions.\u00a0<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n <\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n Counties on the\u00a0County Monitoring List<\/a>\u00a0for three or more consecutive days \u2013 currently 29 counties accounting for 80 percent of the state\u2019s population \u2013 must\u00a0close indoor operations<\/a>\u00a0for additional\u00a0activities\u00a0 <\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n <\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n The 29 counties impacted by todays order include:<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n <\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n \u201cDue to increased COVID-19 transmissions statewide and rising hospitalization numbers in many communities, we are taking more actions today to slow transmissions of the disease,” said Governor Newsom. “Each of us has the power to slow the spread of the virus. Here\u2019s how you can help: Avoid mixing with people who are not in your household. If you can\u2019t avoid it, wear a mask, move indoor activities outside, stay physically distant and wash your hands.\u201d<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n <\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n Community spread of COVID-19 continues to be a concern\u00a0for counties on the County Monitoring List.\u00a0Further, rates in counties not on the list have also been increasing at an alarming rate, supporting this expanded state action. As community spread increases,\u00a0vulnerable populations,\u00a0including older Californians and those who have chronic conditions or compromised immune systems, are at higher risk\u00a0of becoming seriously ill due to the virus.\u00a0Higher cases counts can also threaten the state\u2019s care delivery system capacity.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n <\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n \u201cMoving outside when you\u2019re at a restaurant, winery or gym is a key step to helping reduce the risk for yourself and others, but that doesn\u2019t mean your actions don\u2019t matter. Letting your guard down around people who don\u2019t live with you, even a family member or close friend, puts you at risk,\u201d said Dr. Sonia Angell, State Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health. \u201cWhen you go out, wear a face covering, keep physical distance, and wash your hands. The decisions we make today will determine how COVID-19 impacts our communities and families tomorrow.\u201d<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n <\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n Sectors included in today’s announcement are all at higher risk of transmission because they promote mixing with others outside of one’s household. In addition, some of these sectors are centered on eating and drinking, compliance with face coverings is not possible for the full duration of time someone spends in these establishments.\u00a0All industry or sector guidance documents that have been issued to date, including all infectious control measures outlined in those guidance documents, apply in outdoor settings, and\u00a0must be adhered to.\u00a0The state will work closely with counties to ensure businesses are complying with guidance and are modifying operations to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n <\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n California will continue to update and issue guidance based on the best available public health data and the best practices currently employed.\u00a0More information about the state’s COVID-19 guidance is on the\u00a0California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page<\/a>.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n <\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n\n
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