Regional Stay-at-Home Order Lifted, Contra Costa Returns to Purple Tier

Contra Costa County announced Monday that the state has lifted it’s Stay-at-Home order, effective immediately.

Health guidelines regarding physical distancing and use of face coverings outside the home remain in effect, as do occupancy caps for indoor businesses and requirements limiting close-contact gatherings of people from different households. Check the state’s web page for industry-specific guidance.

Some significant changes resulting from Contra Costa’s return to the purple tier include:

• Restaurants may offer outdoor dining, following the state health guidelines.

• Hair salons, barber shops and personal services such as nail salons may reopen following state health guidelines.

• Outdoor social gatherings involving 25 or fewer people, from three or fewer different households, are now permitted.

For more information and to view the entire press release, please visit cchealth.org/coronavirus.