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Riverside County COVID-19 Cases (Updated Daily Mon-Fri) Explanations on activities from the state Please note, these are responses from the state and pertain to the state’s orders Are CRV redemptions centers included in the permitted recycling operation under the State Order? Local CRV redemption centers are included in permitted recycling operations.



The list of Essential Workforce and any updates made to it can be found here: https://covid19.ca.gov/img/EssentialCriticalInfrastructureWorkers.pdf and all available information as to the stages can be found: https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap/#guidance. Are skydiving businesses permitted to operate in the current stage of reopening? Skydiving businesses are not currently permitted to operate.



Please continue to follow the Governor’s orders and updates here https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/#top Can two seat boats can be rented to two people from the same household under the State Order? Two seat boats may be rented to people from the same household.



The list of Essential Workforce and any updates made to it can be found here: https://covid19.ca.gov/img/EssentialCriticalInfrastructureWorkers.pdf and all available information as to the stages can be found: https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap/#guidance. Is the proposal from the city of Norco, about interactive water features at city parks such as a splash pad, permitted under the State Order? As to the interactive water features, parks may be closed to prevent the spread of the virus, please check with the local officials as to whether a park in question is closed. If the park is open, then the interactive water feature may be permitted with proper social distancing.



As to the two proposals pertaining to picnics, picnics are currently only permitted with stay at home household members only.



As to the drive through mobile graduation, drive in or drive through options are permissible as long as social distancing is in place and only members of the same households are in the same car.



The list of Essential Workforce and any updates made to it can be found here: https://covid19.ca.gov/img/EssentialCriticalInfrastructureWorkers.pdf and all available information as to the stages can be found: https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap/#guidance. Are florists an essential business under the Stay-at-Home order? Florists are permitted in Stage 2 under curbside retail starting with curbside pickup and delivery only until further notice.



Please find any updates or changes to the list of essential workforce here https://covid19.ca.gov/essential-workforce/ and updates or changes to the stages here https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap Are summer camps under the Stay-at-Home order? Summer camps for children, with or without restriction are not permitted.



Please find any updates or changes to the stages here https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap. Is hosting an outdoor church service based on the proposal from the City of Norco permitted under the Stay-at-Home order? Mass gatherings are not permitted under the Stay-at-Home order.



Please find any updates or changes to the stages here https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap. Are drive in gatherings permitted under the state order? Drive in and drive through gatherings are permissible as long as all public health precautions and social distancing is maintained and only member of the same household are in the same car.



You can find more information and updates to the list and FAQ here https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/#top. Are garage/yard/sidewalk sales permitted under the state order? These are permitted in Stage 2, regardless of whether a county has a variance and are considered curbside retail. Is outdoor dining permitted in counties without a variance? Outdoor dining is not permitted in counties without a variance.



You can follow the latest information about what is only open in variance counties here https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap-counties/. Are weddings permitted under religious services? Wedding ceremonies (religious or non-religious) are permitted following the Place of Worship guidance https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-places-of-worship.pdf

Indoor venues are limited to 25% of capacity or 100 people whichever is fewer. Outdoor venues are limited by their natural limits depending on the size of the space that permits the distancing required in the guidance and approved by the local health officer. Wedding receptions/parties are not permitted at this time.

When larger gatherings and receptions will be permitted will depend on public health metrics and cannot be predicted in advance. Please continue to follow the reopening of the state here https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap/#top. Are car parades permissible? A car parade is permissible as long as individuals stay in cars with household members and there are no crowds gathering. See gathering guidance: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/CDPHGuidanceforthePreventionofCOVID19TransmissionforGatherings.aspx. Are youth sports permitted? Youth sports are not currently permitted. Guidance specific to that industry will be issued later in the future. We cannot speculate as to when youth sports guidance will be issued as it is dependent on counties meeting certain public health metrics.



Please continue to monitor the Governor's site as all available information as to the stages can be found: https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap/#guidance. Are escape rooms permitted? Escape rooms are not yet permitted to operate. They will be addressed in a later guidance.



Please continue to monitor the Governor's site as all available information as to the stages can be found: https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap/#guidance. Can wineries and outdoor restaurants provide limited live background music during the dining or wine tasting experience? Solo singers and instrumentalists would fall under performance/entertainment and is currently not permitted in restaurants, bars, and wineries under the guidance. Are Air Ballon Companies permitted to operate under Limited Services? Hot Air Ballon Companies are permitted to operate under Limited Services. It is limited to one household, provided physical distancing is possible in the basket between the household and the pilot/staff.



See limited services guidance here: https://covid19.ca.gov/industry-guidance/#top Can HOA board meetings of 20 - 30 still take place, either indoors or outdoors? Gatherings are currently not permitted. Please see the Q & A on the Covid-19 site on gatherings: "State public health directives prohibit professional, social and community gatherings. Gatherings are defined as meetings or other events that bring together persons from multiple households at the same time for a shared or group experience in a single room, space, or place such as an auditorium, stadium, arena, large conference room, meeting hall, or other indoor or outdoor space. They pose an especially high danger of transmission and spread of COVID-19." https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/ Toolkits (Updated 9.21.20) A Message from the Health Department One of the most important ways we have to combat the spread of illness like coronavirus is through education and information from reliable sources. It’s vital that we provide science-based details about how the illness is spread, as well as updates on what health officials are doing to protect the health of residents of Riverside County. This webpage was created to provide you with information about our preparedness activities and the latest news and updates about coronavirus and related issues from reputable sources like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We understand there is anxiety during uncertain times, but RUHS – PH wants you to know we are working to protect the community’s health.



Sincerely, Riverside University Health System – Public Health. Kim Saruwatari

Public Health Director



Dr. Cameron Kaiser

Public Health Officer



