VENTURA COUNTY MOVED TO RED TIER TWO - WHAT CAN OPEN?

On Tuesday, October 6, Ventura County moved into the RED Tier on the State of California's Blueprint for a Safer Economy. This means the following activities can open or resume.
 
  • Places of worship, restaurants, movie theaters and museums can be operated indoors at 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is less..
  • Gyms can reopen indoors at 10% capacity. 12 feet distancing required in Ventura County.
  • All personal care services such as massage, skin care, tattoos and body art studios, electrolysis, and eyelash extensions can open indoors.
  • Indoor shopping malls can operate at 50% maximum occupancy (instead of 25%). Food courts can also open following the state's guidelines for restaurants.
  • Indoor retail stores can now operate at 50% capacity (instead of 25%).

OTHER RECENT CHANGES TO LOCAL GUIDANCE

In addition, many local health department restrictions have been lifted or modified.
 
  • Swap Meets can operate under the same guidance as Shopping Malls (50% capacity). Must submit a COVID-19-compliance plan for approval.
  • Restaurants no longer have a 90-minute seating limit.
  • Customers receiving skin care treatments no longer need to wear a mask during facial treatments. However, the person providing the treatment must wear a mask and a facial shield.
  • Outdoor playgrounds can reopen with modifications.
  • Personal care and massage services no longer limited to just 30 minutes.
 
You can find a complete list of local guidance at www.VenturaCountyRecovers.org

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