As of May 19th – Reopening the Bay Area
Most counties are easing restrictions from stay-at-home health orders. Here’s a look at where each county stands under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s multi-phased plan to reopen California.
Phase 1: Safety and Preparedness: Make workplaces safe for essential workers.
Phase 2: Lower-Risk Workplaces: Early stages allow retail to reopen with only curbside pickup, child care, manufacturing and logistics. Later stages relax retail restrictions, adapt and reopen schools, offices and limited hospitality, personal services.
Phase 3: Higher-Risk Workplaces: Adapt and reopen movie theaters, religious services, and more personal and hospitality services.
Phase 4: End of Stay-at-Home Order: Reopen areas of highest risks: concerts, conventions, and sports arenas.
Alameda
May 18 – County officials released a list of business types currently authorized to operate. You can view through the counties website. You can also view the latest health order issued in the county, which provides further details on what restrictions are being eased as Alameda County moves into Phases.
May 14 – Health officials say based on the progress of their indicators and barring any big spikes in cases over the next few days, the county anticipates to safely move into “Early Stage 2” activities next week. This would include:
- curbside retail and associated manufacturing and warehouses;
- eligible businesses would align with state’s guidance where possible;
- every organization and business should be working on plans that include physical distancing, training for employees on limiting spread of COVID-19, and disinfection protocols.
For more information, visit Alameda County Public Health Department.
Support your local retailer. Whatever it may be. Who ever decides to open and serve the public, be a patron and support that business owner in their choice. Key word.. choice. Let’s make a choice to be safe, 
be cautious and courteous and getting the economy rolling.
I don’t know about you.. but I have done my part in flattening the curve and I think it’s time for everyone to start making choices for themselves again.
Stay safe. Stay strong. Wash your hands and wear a mask if need be. Let’s get back to work!
