With vaccination rates rising and Covid-19 cases dropping, officials have announced that San Bernardino County will move from the most restrictive purple tier into the less restrictive red tier this Sunday, March 14th.
That means that:
Gyms will be allowed to open indoors at 10% capacity
Retailers and malls can operate at 50% capacity
Hair and nail salons can continue to operate indoors with modifications
Restaurants can operate indoors at 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer
Movie theaters can reopen at 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer
Museums, zoos, and aquariums can reopen indoors at 25% capacityLibraries can open at 50% capacity
Outdoor live events can resume at 20% capacity (effective April 1)
Amusement parks can reopen at 15% capacity and small group restrictions (effective April 1)
Schools may reopen fully for in-person instruction following re-opening guidance. Local school officials will decide whether and when that will occur.
"People throughout our county have worked relentlessly over the past year to protect each other's health and safety," said Board of Supervisor's Chairman Curt Hagman in an email update . "This has been a community-wide effort involving everyone from healthcare professionals and essential workers to businesses and residents following strict public health protocols. Our diligence is now beginning to pay off."
"We have seen a steady decline in all the key metrics, including hospitalizations, and that decline should persist as we continue vaccinating more and more residents every week," noted Corwin Porter, the County's public health director.
Further details on activity and business tiers can be found here.
