Additional Re-Openings with Safety Measures Set for Monday, April 5, 2021

Los Angeles County has met the threshold for the less restrictive Orange Tier in the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Yesterday, the State released updated numbers. LA County’s adjusted case rate dropped from 3.7 new cases per 100,000 people to 3.1 new cases per 100,000 people. The test positivity rate dropped from 1.8% to 1.5% and in areas with the fewest health affirming resources, LA County’s test positivity rate dropped from 2.5% to 2.1%.

As Los Angeles County has met the threshold for the less restrictive Orange Tier, a revised Los Angeles County Health Officer Order will go into effect on Monday, April 5 at 12:01 AM to reflect newly permitted activities. This allows the County to follow the state guidelines and wait until three weeks are completed in the Red Tier to be sure that case numbers do not rise this third week, since the County’s earlier re-openings. The Health Officer Order and modified directives for businesses will be posted on the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s website this Friday, with an effective date of April 5th. Public Health teams will be available this week and through the weekend to provide information about upcoming changes, allowing establishments to be prepared for full compliance with the required safety modifications. Below is a listing of what will be allowed to open on April 5th.

Bars that do not provide meals will be allowed to open outdoors with distancing, masking and infection control safety measures.

Indoor operations are not permitted.
Masks are required except when people are eating or drinking.
There can be no counter seating and people can eat or drink only when they are seated.
Tables must be 8 feet apart, with a maximum of 6 people from up to 3 different households.
There can be no live entertainment, television is permitted, and hours of operations are from 11:30 AM until 10:00 PM.
Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries that do not serve meals can remain open outdoors and can also open indoors at 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer. These establishments will follow the same public health directives as bars for their outdoor areas; however, there are additional requirements for indoor spaces.

Reservations are required for indoor seating.
There is a maximum of 6 people per table and they must be from the same household.
There is no live entertainment or television viewing indoors.
Restaurants can increase capacity for indoor dining to 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is less with continued safety modifications.

Cardrooms can operate indoors at 25% capacity. There must be 8-feet of distancing between tables and masks are always required. Food and beverages remain banned from card tables.

Places of Worship can hold services indoors at 50% capacity.

Fitness Centers can operate indoors at 25% capacity and indoor pools can now re-open. Masks are always required unless swimming.

Movie Theatres can increase capacity to 50% or 200 people, whichever is less.

Seats must be reserved, and each group must have 6 feet of distance from other groups in all directions. Eating is allowed in only designated areas or in your reserved seat.
Family Entertainment Centers can open indoors at 25% capacity for distanced activities, such as bowling or escape rooms. Masks remain required.

Grocery and Retail Stores can increase capacity to 75%, although Public Health strongly recommends grocery stores remain at 50% capacity until April 15 to allow as many grocery store workers as possible get vaccinated.

Hair Salons, Barbershops and Personal Care Services can increase capacity to 75% with masks required, except for services where customers need to remove their masks. For services where customers must remove their face coverings, staff must wear a fitted N95 or a mask with a face shield.

Museums, Zoos and Aquariums can be open indoors at 50% capacity.

Youth and Adult Recreational Sports can apply to Public Health for approval for athletic events, tournaments or competitions that involve more than two teams or multiple individuals.

Just because certain activities are allowed or certain reopening protocols are revised, does not mean that those activities are “safe” and without risk. To keep yourself, your family, your friends and neighbors, and the broader community and local economy safe, continue following these core practices:

Go outdoors. Outdoor activities are far safer than indoor ones.
Stay masked. Consistent and correct use of masks, especially double-masking, both indoors and outdoors, is very effective at preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Maintain at least a 6-foot distance from others. Physical distancing from those who do not live with you also helps to keep the virus away.
Avoid crowds. The fewer people you encounter and the fewer interactions you have, the smaller the chance the virus will spread.
Get vaccinated when it’s your turn. All federally authorized vaccines work well and will help protect you, your family, and your friends against COVID-19.

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