Mendocino County is in the Orange Tier!

This change in tier structure allows Mendocino County to shift to the less restrictive Orange Tier in the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The change to the Orange Tier will take effect Wednesday, April 7th and will be reflected in a revised Mendocino County Health Officer Order to go into effect on April 7th, at 12:01 a.m.

Approved activities should be reviewed on the Blueprint for a Safer Economy plan as released by the State of California available on the following link.

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/…/Dimmer-Framework-September…

Some of the approved activities include but are not limited to:

• Bars that do not provide meals will be allowed to open outdoors only with distancing, masking and infection control safety measures. Masks are required except when people are eating or drinking.
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Advancement to the Orange Tier reflects the patience and persistence of our whole community in Mendocino County. The shift to the Orange Tier also comes as the County continues to make progress on vaccinations despite supply.

As we wait for everyone to have access to vaccines, the County urges all to remember that indoor activities pose a much higher risk than outdoor activities and to take every step to reduce risk as much as possible. This is especially critical given the recent detection of variants in Mendocino County.

To keep yourself, your family, your friends and neighbors, and our broader community safe, follow these core principles:

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5. ??? ?????????? ???? ?? ?? ???? ????. All vaccines authorized by the FDA for emergency use work well and will help keep you, your family, and your friends safe. Everyone 16 and up will be eligible for vaccines as of April 15, so give us a call at 964-1251 or email info@mccinc.org to get on the waiting list.