COVID-19 Updates (Updated December 3, 2020 - 9:00 a.m.)

California Department of Public Health "Limited Stay At Home Order"

The State has issued a "Limited Stay at Home Order" for all counties in the Purple (Widespread) Tier 1, effective November 21, 2020:

"Requiring that all gatherings with members of other households and all activities conducted outside the residence, lodging, or temporary accommodation with members of other households cease between 10:00pm PST and 5:00am PST, except for those activities associated with the operation, maintenance, or usage of critical infrastructure[1] or required by law."

San Joaquin County has updated its Stay at Home Order consistent with the State Limited Stay at Home Order.

Link to the State of California Limited Stay At Home Order - Updated November 19, 2020
Link to San Joaquin County Stay at Home Order - Updated effective November 17, 2020

Outdoor Structures for Temporary Business Operations Issued November 25, 2020

The California Department of Public Health has issued guidance and a uniform definition for the use of temporary structures for outdoor business operations. The guidance includes definitions and illustrations required for structures, circulation and airflow.

Link to CDPH Guidance for Use of Outdoor Structures for Temporary Business Operations
Stockton Fire Department Fall & Winter Outdoor Dining Guidance -Effective December 1, 2020

Addresses cooking, heating, ventilation, combustibles, and other regulations related to outdoor dining areas, facilities and structures

Related State Guidance documents have been updated effective November 24, 2020:

Restaurants - outdoors only, with modifications - State Guidance
Bars, Breweries & Distilleries CLOSED - State Guidance
Wineries & Tasting Rooms - outdoors only, with modifications - State Guidance

State of California - Most Recent Updates Effective December 1, 2020

Campgrounds, RV Parks, Ski Operators, and Other Outdoor Recreation - State Guidance

San Joaquin County Moves Back Into Purple (Widespread) Tier 1

The California Department of Public Health announced that San Joaquin County will be moved back to the more restrictive Purple (Widespread) Tier. Effective November 17, 2020, the following Purple Tier restrictions will apply:

Family entertainment centers - outdoors only with modifications

State Guidance; State Checklist

Gyms and fitness centers - outdoors only with modifications

State Guidance; State Checklist

Movie theaters - outdoors only with modifications

State Guidance; State Checklist

Museums, zoos and aquariums - outdoors only with modifications

State Guidance; State Checklist

Places of worship - outdoors only with modifications

State Guidance; State Checklist

Retail - open indoors with a maximum of 25% occupancy

State Guidance; State Checklist
Libraries follow Retail State Guidance/State Checklist

Restaurants - outdoors only with modifications

State Guidance; State Checklist

Shopping centers - open indoors with a maximum of 25% occupancy

State Guidance; State Checklist

Schools that were open prior to today for in-person learning will remain open following State Guidance

California Department of Education - School Directory

The following document provides a summary of activities for all tiers: Blueprint Business Activities & Tiers.

Indoor Activities

The following are approved for indoor operations with modifications under the Purple Tier:

Critical infrastructure
Hair salons and barbershops: State Guidance; State Checklist
Person Care Services, such as nail salons, electrolysis, tattoo parlors, piercings, etc.: State Guidance; State Checklist

State Travel Advisory & Gatherings Effective November 13, 2020

State Travel Advisory

Persons arriving in California from other states or countries, including returning California residents, should practice self-quarantine for 14 days after arrival.
Californians are encouraged to stay home or in their region and avoid non-essential travel to other states or countries.

State Guidance on Gatherings

Outdoor gatherings only while in Purple Tier
Limit interactions with others - no more that 3 households, including host(s)
Wear a mask while with others, physically distance, wash your hands

Controlling the Spread of COVID-19

To slow the spread of the virus, please continue to:

Wear a face covering when in public;

CDPH Guidance on the Use of Face Coverings Effective November 16, 2020

Wash your hands regularly - with soap and water;
Covering coughs and sneezes (into elbow, not hands);
Physically distancing, of at least 6 feet, from those who are not members of your household;
Limiting mixing with people outside of your household; and
Get a Flu shot!