Shelter in Place Order 20-15
Press Release
Shelter in Place Order 20-17
Reopening & Recovery
Updated Shelter in Place Orders
Revised and effective November 18, 2020 and valid until replaced, amended, or rescinded, below are the specific updated guidelines from Health Officer Order 20-15 and 20-17. List of Approved Types of BusinessesPlease refer to Appendix A for the Site-Specific Protection Plan, Appendix B-1 for Small Construction Project Safety Protocol, Appendix B-2 for Large Construction Project Safety Protocol. Go to Reopening & Recovery page for these specific protocols & plans in other languages.
Appendix C is suspended until further notice. Please refer to Health Officer Order NO. 20-17. Businesses and activities are permitted to continue as allowed by the California Department of Public Health through the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, unless further restricted by the County Health Officer.
- Any school that currently has students attending classes in person may continue to do so.
- Effective November 18 no additional schools may open for in-person instruction, and Alameda County is not offering a waiver process for elementary schools.
- Schools that are not open are encouraged to utilize the State’s school-based small cohort guidance; FAQ
- All activities and sectors must conform to the State’s requirements for counties in the Purple Tier.
- Per the State’s requirements, any activity that was only permitted in the Red or Orange Tier will need to close.
- List of approved open and closed businesses
- Wedding and funeral services up to 25% of venue capacity or 100 people, whichever is less
- Aligning with State's recently released guidance for other public or private gatherings
- Gatherings of a stable group of no more than three households and no more than 20 people
- COVID-19 Recommendations for Holiday Gathering and Travel
Other Health Officers Orders still in effect
Face Covering Order (Order No. 20-13 - In effect 6/5/20; Updated 7/15/20)
Mandatory Flu Shots for Health Care Workers Order (Order No. 20-16b - Updated 11/20/20)
Vehicle-Based Gatherings (Order 20-12b - In effect 9/11/20)
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Order 20-12b Appendix A
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Order 20-12b Appendix A
Blank Isolation Order (Order No. 20-05 - In effect 4/3/20)
Blanket Quarantine Order (Order No. 20-6 - In effect 4/3/20)
Laboratory Reporting Requirements Order (Order No. 20-02 - In effect 3/24/20)
Public Health Requirements Order (Order No. 20-07 - In effect 4/13/20)
Increasing Testing Requirements Order (Order No. 20-18, Effective 11/25/20)
Requiring COVID-19 Testing for Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Staff and Residents (Order No. 20-19, Effective 11/25/20)
Increasing Testing Requirements Order (Order No. 20-18, Effective 11/25/20)
- Appendix A (Testing Resources)
- Appendix A (Instructions and Requirements Regarding Notifications)