Stay-At-Home Order Goes Into Effect In Marin County

San Rafael CA

08 December, 2020

3:56 PM

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MARIN COUNTY, CA — A stay-at-home order went into effect noon Tuesday in Marin County in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The regional order had already gone into effect in most Bay Area counties. "Although Marin has fared better than some other counties in our region over the last few weeks, we know it is only a matter of time before rising case and hospitalization put pressure on our hospitals, too," said Dr. Matthew Willis, the county's public health officer. "We must act now and must act together to ensure all hospitals in the Bay Area have the capacity they need to care for our residents." The order instructs Bay Area residents to stay at home as much as possible and limit mixing with other households, which can lead to the spread of COVID-19. The following sectors were closed in Marin: Indoor and outdoor playgrounds Indoor recreational facilities Hair salons and barbershops Personal care services Museums, zoos, and aquariums Movie theaters Wineries Bars, breweries, and distilleries Family entertainment centers Cardrooms and satellite wagering Limited services Live audience sports Amusement parks The following sectors have additional modifications, in addition to 100 percent masking and physical distancing: Outdoor recreational facilities: Allow outdoor operation only, without any food, drink, or alcohol sales. Additionally, overnight stays at campgrounds will not be permitted. Retail: Allow indoor operation at 20 percent capacity with entrance metering and no eating or drinking in the stores. Additionally, special hours should be instituted for seniors and others with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems. Shopping centers: Allow indoor operation at 20 percent capacity with entrance metering and no eating or drinking in the stores. Additionally, special hours should be instituted for seniors and others with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems. Hotels, motels, short-term rentals, other lodging: Allow to open for critical infrastructure support only. Restaurants: Allow only for takeout, pick-up, or delivery. Offices: Allow remote use only, except for critical infrastructure sectors where remote working is not possible. Gyms & fitness studios: Indoor operations must close. This includes yoga and dance studios. This order includes any other industries that follow the state's guidance for gyms & fitness studios, such as youth sports. Places of worship and political expression: Allow outdoor services only. Entertainment production including professional sports: Allow operation without live audiences. Additionally, testing protocol and "bubbles" are highly encouraged. The following sectors are allowed to remain open when a remote option is not possible. Those that remain open must have appropriate infectious disease preventative measures in place, including 100 percent masking and physical distancing: Critical infrastructure  Non-urgent medical and dental care The new restrictions will remain in effect through at least Jan. 4. Read more: Most Bay Area Residents Now Under Stay-At-Home Order