Alameda County is fully aligned with the State of California Reopening Plan.
California has now changed its mask requirements. Face mask webpage.
Alameda County had rescinded its Shelter-in-Place Order, in accordance with the California State Beyond the Blueprint Framework. For more information, see California State Public Health Officer Order and Alameda County Health Officer Order 21-01a.
California has now changed its mask requirements. Face mask webpage.
Alameda County had rescinded its Shelter-in-Place Order, in accordance with the California State Beyond the Blueprint Framework. For more information, see California State Public Health Officer Order and Alameda County Health Officer Order 21-01a.
Alameda County: Moving Beyond the Blueprint
Below are links to slides from our public Beyond the Blueprint update events where participants were able to learn about the changes in Alameda County as the State of California lifted restrictions for most businesses and activities.
The Beyond the Blueprint Community Update event was held on June 15th for community members to learn what it means for the economy to have fully reopened.
Download a printable copy of the Beyond the Blueprint Community Update slides:
English | Arabic | Chinese (Traditional) | Spanish | Vietnamese
View a recording of this event on our Health Care Services Agency Youtube page: BTB Community Update Recording
Download a printable copy of the Beyond the Blueprint Community Update slides:
English | Arabic | Chinese (Traditional) | Spanish | Vietnamese
View a recording of this event on our Health Care Services Agency Youtube page: BTB Community Update Recording
The Beyond the Blueprint Visual and Performing Arts event was held on June 16th for venue operators, event organizers, performers, and other members of the visual and performing arts community to learn what it means to return to usual operation.
Download a printable copy of the slides: Beyond the Blueprint: Visual & Performing Arts: English | Arabic | Chinese (Traditional) | Spanish | Vietnamese
View a recording of this event on our Health Care Services Agency YouTube page: BTB Visual & Performing Arts Update Recording
Download a printable copy of the slides: Beyond the Blueprint: Visual & Performing Arts: English | Arabic | Chinese (Traditional) | Spanish | Vietnamese
View a recording of this event on our Health Care Services Agency YouTube page: BTB Visual & Performing Arts Update Recording
The Beyond the Blueprint Employer Update event was held on June 21st for employers and business owners who were interested in learning about CDPH and Cal/OSHA requirements, workplace safety measure recommendations, and what it means to return to usual operation.
Download a printable copy of the slides: Beyond the Blueprint: Employer Update: English | Arabic | Chinese (Traditional) | Spanish | Vietnamese
View a recording of this event on our Health Care Services Agency YouTube page: BTB Employer Update Recording
Download a printable copy of the slides: Beyond the Blueprint: Employer Update: English | Arabic | Chinese (Traditional) | Spanish | Vietnamese
View a recording of this event on our Health Care Services Agency YouTube page: BTB Employer Update Recording
CA Beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy
Effective June 15, 2021, all sectors listed in the current Blueprint Activities and Business Tiers Chart may return to usual operation—with the limited exceptions noted below for face mask requirements and mega events.
| Restrictions for Indoor & Outdoor Settings | |
|---|---|
| Capacity Limitations | No restrictions |
| Physical Distancing | No restrictions for attendees, customers, and guests |
| Vaccine Verification / Negative Testing | Not required for most events
|
| Masking | Follow current CDPH Guidance for Face Coverings |
| Travelers | Follow CDC Recommendations; see CDPH Flyer for details |
Table adapted from California Department of Public Health; Blueprint for Industry and Business Sectors
Note: Employers are subject to the Cal/OHSA COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS).Is a mask or face covering still required?
SPECIFIC LOCATION |
REQUIRED
|
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
|
Indoor Public Settings & Businesses |
NO | YES |
Outdoor Public Settings & Businesses |
NO | YES |
Public Transit Vehicles & Hubs* |
NO | YES |
Schools & Other Youth Congregate Settings |
NO | YES |
Health Care/Long-Term Care Facilities |
YES | YES |
Correctional/Dentention Facilities |
YES | YES |
Emergency/Cooling/Homeless Shelters |
YES | YES |
*Includes airplanes/airports, ships/ports, ferries/marinas, trains/train stations, subways/subway stations, buses/bus stations, taxis, ride-shares, and all other transportation hubs. Transit systems may choose to require masks on their public transit vehicles and in transportation hubs.
Note: Employees are also subject to the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS). Alameda County Face Covering Order.| Indoor Mega Events | Outdoor Mega Events |
|---|---|
| Examples Include: Conventions, Conferences, Expos, Sporting Events, and Concerts/Live Performances, Night Clubs, and Concerts/Live Performances |
Examples Include: Music/Food Festivals, Car Shows, Marathons and Other Large Endurance Events, Parades, Sporting Events, and Concerts/Live Performances |
| Pre-entry proof of of fully vaccinated status or pre-entry negative test result is strongly recommended of all attendees. | Pre-entry proof of fully vaccinated status or pre-entry negative test result is strongly recommended for all attendees. |
Note: All attendees must follow CDPH Guidance for Face Coverings; venues are required to make masks available for all attendees. Alameda County is aligned with CDPH's Mega Events Guidance.
For information about traveling during the global COVID-19 pandemic, see CDC Domestic Travel Guidance and CDC International Travel Guidance.
For more information, see California Department of Public Health: Beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy.
