As of June 15th, the Yellow tier system will be eliminated and the state
will open nearly all activities with some modifications.
Mendocino County - Yellow Tier
Mendocino County Public Health was alerted by the State of California
Department of Public Health that the county has officially entered the
minimal “Yellow” tier. Moving from the moderate tier to the minimal tier,
allows most indoor operations to resume in Mendocino County, effective
April 28.
In alignment with the Yellow tier, the following industries are now
expanded in Mendocino County:
Places of worship and cultural ceremonies (such as wedding or funeral
ceremonies) may continue to be open indoors with indoor services
recommended to operate at 50% capacity
Attendance to outdoor seated live events (e.g., racetracks) and
entertainment with audiences (in-state visitors only) is permitted with
advanced reservations required and limited to 67% capacity, in-seat
concessions only among other specific restrictions
Attendance to indoor seated live events and performances guidance allows:
audiences (in-state visitors only) at 25% capacity or 300 people in venues
serving up to 1500 (or 50% if all guests show recent negative test or full
vaccination), with weekly worker testing, digital advanced purchase
tickets only, pre-designated eating area 6 feet social distancing (no
eating/drinking allowed in seats), among other restrictions
Private gatherings guidance (for informal social gatherings) allows a
maximum of 100 people outdoors with indoor gatherings strongly discouraged
but allowed (up to 50 people or 50% capacity whichever is fewer) with
modifications (no food/drink except when following certain standards)
Private events guidance (for meetings/wedding receptions/conferences),
allows a maximum of 200 people outdoors (increased capacity to 400 with
proof of recent negative test within three days or full vaccination) and
indoors (only if all guests up to a maximum of 200 have proof of recent
negative test within three days or full vaccination), and requiring
certain mitigation measures including purchased tickets/defined guest
list, assigned seating, no intermingling of multiple private events
Restaurants can open indoors with 50% maximum capacity, increased to 75%
if all guests show proof of recent negative test or full vaccination
Bars (where no meals are provided) can open indoors with modifications,
with 25% maximum capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer; capacity may
increase to 37.5% if all guests show proof of recent negative test or full
vaccination
Wineries/breweries/distilleries (where no meals are provided) can open
indoors and outdoors with modifications (maximum capacity 50% or 200
people whichever is fewer; increased to 75% capacity if all guests show
proof of recent negative test or full vaccination)
Movie theaters can open with 50% maximum capacity increased to 75% if all
guests show proof of recent negative test or full vaccination
Family entertainment centers (e.g., bowling alleys, bounce centers/ball
pits/laser tag, and arcades) may open indoors with 50% maximum capacity
(75% capacity of all guests have proof of recent negative test or full
vaccination) and mandatory masking, and food/beverage restricted to
designated areas separate from activity areas
Museums, zoos, and aquariums may be open without capacity restrictions
Gyms, fitness centers, and yoga and dance studios can open indoors with
50% maximum capacity, increased to 75% if all guests show proof of recent
negative test or full vaccination (Indoor pools, hot tubs, saunas and
steam rooms may also reopen)
Fairs may open with a maximum of 35% capacity with mandatory face
coverings indoor and outdoor and must also follow the Amusement Parks and
Theme Parks guidance, which includes employer to develop Covid-19 testing
program for weekly optional testing, in addition to following the guidance
applicable to the various operational aspects and service offerings
available (e.g., bars, wineries, retail, family entertainment centers,
interactive exhibits (zoos and museums), and outdoor seated live events
and performances, etc.
Satellite wagering sites can open indoors with maximum 50% capacity
Swap meets can open with modifications (reduced capacity food courts to
follow restaurant guidance)
Higher education can open indoors with lectures/student gatherings limited
to 50% capacity (labs and studio arts may open at regular capacity)
Youth and adult recreational sports may now also allow some moderate and
high-contact sports. See the list here.
(Source: Ukiah Daily Journal)
For specific information on businesses or activities, please check the
COVID19.CA.GOV website here: https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/.
Get vaccinated when it is your turn. All vaccines authorized by the FDA
for emergency use work well and will help keep you, your family, and your
friends safe.
“Our County has done well through this difficult last year,” shared Dr.
Coren “Cases are declining and we are getting out vaccines. This allows us
to relax some restrictions,” he then cautioned all sharing “It is
important for people to know that the East Coast and Minnesota are
experiencing a possible start of a new wave. So we must continue to be
careful and avoid high-risk activities.”
Other important updates:
CDC Announces Fully Vaccinated People Can Travel at Low Risk
Friday, April 2nd, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
announced that fully vaccinated people can safely travel at “low risk.”
The official guidance, which has not yet been released, will permit fully
vaccinated persons to travel without COVID-19 tests or quarantine
requirements. Source (CNBC).
