Updated Shelter in Place Orders
Revised and effective January 25, 2021 and valid until replaced, amended, or rescinded, below are specific updated guidelines from Health Officer Order 21-01. List of Approved Types of Businesses »Health Officer Order 21-01 supersedes Health Officer Order 20-21a.
Please refer to Appendix A: English | Chinese (Simplified) | Spanish for the Worksite-Specific Protection Plan. Go to Workplace Guidance page for these specific protocols & plans in other languages.
All businesses and activities within the County are now subject to the restrictions and requirements imposed by the State of California in its Blueprint for a Safer Economy and Industry Guidance. Moving to other color tiers may require a more detailed list of permitted activities or restrictions.
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 State or the County Health Officer.
All individuals two-years old or older within the County of Alameda now must comply with the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings, which generally requires all individuals to wear a face covering whenever outside of the home, except as exempted by that Guidance.
Gatherings
- In the Red Tier, outdoor gatherings of up to 25 people are allowed. The gathering size increases to 50 people in the Orange Tier and 100 people in the Yellow Tier.
- In the Purple Tier, only outdoor gatherings are allowed, and they are limited to three households. Indoor gatherings are strongly discouraged in all tiers but are allowed with modifications and capacity limits in the Red, Orange and Yellow tiers.
Private events or meetings such as receptions or conferences
(Modifications are required to reduce risk. This includes pre-purchased tickets or a defined guest list and assigned seating.)
- in the Purple Tier, these activities are only allowed outdoors and capacity is limited to 25 people. If all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination, capacity increases to up to 100 people.
- In the Red Tier, outdoor gatherings are limited to 50 people, and capacity increases to 200 if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination. In this tier, indoor activities are allowed if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination; capacity is limited to 100 people.
- In the Orange Tier, outdoor gatherings are limited to 100 people, and capacity increases to 300 if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination. In this tier, indoor activities are allowed if all guests are tested or show full proof of vaccination; capacity is limited to 150 people.
- In the Yellow Tier, outdoor gatherings are limited to 200 people, and capacity increases to 400 if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination. In this tier, indoor activities are allowed if all guests are tested or show full proof of vaccination; capacity is limited to 200 people.
Indoor live events or performances
- In the Purple Tier these activities are not allowed.
- In the Red, Orange and Yellow tiers these activities are allowed with capacity limits and modifications including physical distancing, advance ticket purchases, designated areas for eating and drinking, and attendance limited to in-state visitors.
- Venues with a capacity of up to 1,500 people: In the Red Tier capacity is limited to 10% or 100 people, and capacity increases to 25% if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination. In the Orange Tier, capacity is limited to 15% or 200 people, and capacity increases to 35% if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination. In the Yellow Tier capacity in limited to 25% or 300 people, and capacity increases to 50% if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination.
- Venues with a capacity of 1,501 and above: In the Red Tier testing or proof of vaccination is required, and capacity is limited to 20%. In the Orange Tier capacity is limited to 10% or 2,000 people, and capacity increases to 35% if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination. In the Yellow Tier capacity is limited to 10% or 2,000 people, and capacity increases to 50% if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination.
- The California Department of Public Health and the CDC recommend delaying travel until persons are fully vaccinated. State's Travel Advisory.
- All travelers arriving in or returning to California from other states or countries should follow CDC travel guidance.
- Fully vaccinated travelers:
- are less likely to get and spread COVID-19, and can travel safely within the United States and California
- should follow CDC travel guidance, and are not required to test or quarantine before or after travel unless they have symptoms concerning for COVID-19 disease.
- Non-Essential Travel of unvaccinated persons:
- Californians should avoid non-essential travel outside of California, to other states or countries unless they are fully vaccinated.
- Non-essential travelers from other states or countries, are strongly discouraged from entering California, and should adhere to the quarantine procedures.
- Non-essential travelers who are not fully vaccinated should get tested with a viral test 1-3 days before travel, and get tested 3-5 days upon arrival to their destination. They should stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days after travel, even if their test is negative.
- Non-essential travelers who are not fully vaccinated and don't get tested should stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
- ACPHD Guidance for Returning Travelers, English
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)
PDF in other languages: Arabic | Chinese | Khmer | Korean | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese
Order 20-12b Appendix A
PDF in other languages: Arabic | Chinese | Khmer | Korean | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese
Order 20-12b Appendix A
Blanket Isolation Order (Order No. 20-05 - In effect 4/3/20): English | Spanish | Arabic | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) | Korean | Tagalog | Vietnamese
Blanket Quarantine Order (Order No. 20-6i - In effect 5/5/21)
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)
All Alameda County Sheriff's Office Employees Working in Santa Rita Jail to comply with new COVID-19 testing requirements (Order No. 21-02 - In effect 3/1/21)