Santa Clara County Moving Into Orange Tier Of State's Blueprint For A Safer Economy

Press release from the City of Cupertino:

March 23, 2021

Effective at 12:01 am Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Santa Clara County will move into the Orange Tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The County’s October 5th Risk Reduction Order, which requires everyone to follow all State orders and guidance, maintain distance, and wear face coverings as much as possible, remains in effect. The Order also requires all businesses and other entities to maximize telework, post a Social Distancing Protocol outlining specific COVID-19 safety plans, and promptly report any cases to the Public Health Department.

The following changes are effective Wednesday, March 24:

• All activities authorized under the State’s Orange Tier, including indoor dining, can resume in accordance with State capacity limits and safety protocols, including:
  • Indoor dining at maximum 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer;
  • Retail stores indoors with modifications;
  • Gyms and fitness centers indoors at maximum 25% capacity, with indoor pools open;
  • Movie theaters at maximum 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer;
  • Family entertainment centers indoors at maximum 50% capacity with modifications for areas of increased risk of proximity; and
  • Zoos, museums, and aquariums at 50% maximum indoor capacity.

In order to continue keeping the community safe and eventually move to even less restrictive Tiers, the community should be reminded:

1. Stay outdoors. Outdoor activities are far safer than indoor ones.
2. Stay masked. Consistent use of face coverings both indoors and outdoors, especially double-masking, is very effective at preventing spread of the coronavirus.
3. Maintain at least 6-foot distance from others. Social distancing from those who do not live with you is effective at keeping the coronavirus away.
4. Avoid crowds. The fewer people you encounter and the fewer interactions you have, the lower the chance the virus will spread.
5. Get vaccinated when it is your turn. All federally approved vaccines work well and will help keep you, your family, and your friends safe.
6. Continue to get tested regularly. Testing is a critical tool in pandemic response.

For more information on what the state allows in the Orange Tier, please visit covid19.ca.gov.

This press release was produced by the City of Cupertino. The views expressed here are the author’s own.