Hanford, CA – On January 25, 2021, officials with the California Department of Public Health lifted the Regional Stay at Home Order for all regions statewide, including the San Joaquin Valley. The action allows counties to return to the rules and framework of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy and color-coded tiers that indicate which activities and businesses are open based on local case rates and test positivity. As of January 25, 2021, the current daily adjusted COVID-19 case rate in Kings County is 77.2 per 100,000, and the seven-day average testing positivity is at 17.5%, placing Kings County in the Widespread Purple Tier. While the regional order has been lifted, allowing many businesses to reopen in some capacity, the high case rate and testing positivity in the County demonstrate the need for continued diligence with COVID-19 prevention measures. Mask wearing, avoiding gatherings, and staying home when sick, continue to be among our best tools to fight the pandemic. Tier updates will be provided weekly on Tuesdays at covid19.ca.gov.
Effective immediately, the following sectors are only allowed to operate OUTDOORS with modifications under the Purple Tier:
? Restaurants
? Gyms and Fitness Centers
? Places of Worship
? Movie Theaters
? Cardrooms, Satellite Wagering
? Family Entertainment Centers
? Museums, Zoos, Aquariums
? Campground, Playgrounds and Recreational Facilities
? Bars, Breweries, Distilleries (where no meal provided) – Closed. For bars providing food, follow restaurant status limitations.
The following sectors are allowed to operate INDOORS with modifications under the Purple Tier:
? All retail (maximum 25% indoor capacity)
? Hair Salons, Barber Shops, Nail Salons & Personal Care Services
? Shopping centers (maximum 25% indoor capacity & closed common areas & foodcourts) Schools Higher Education Institutions:
? Closed for indoor lectures and student gatherings
? Some courses conducted indoors, such as labs and studio arts, may be open.
