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COVID-19 Updates (Updated May 26, 2020 - 2:00 p.m.)

State of California Stages of Reopening
San Joaquin County Reopening
Business Before Reopening - Requirements
Closed Businesses NOT Approved for Opening
Current Order - Stay at Home, except for approved activities
Outdoor Activities
San Joaquin County COVID-19 Data
COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 Questions

Stay at Home Orders - State & County

In Stockton, we are required to follow both the State and County Stay at Home Orders, which have been in place since March 19, 2020. These orders have been modified and updated based on the State of California Resilience Roadmap, which allows gradual reopening in stages:

Stage 1 - Safety & Preparedness

Make workplaces safe for our essential workers

Stage 2 - Lower-risk workplaces

Beginning by gradually reopening retail (curbside only), childcare, manufacturing & logistics
Dine-in restaurants; shopping malls, destination shopping centers, strip & outlet malls, and swap meets in counties approved by filing a Variance Attestation

Stage 3 - Higher-risk workplaces

Adapt & reopen movie theaters, religious services & more personal and hospitality services.

Stage 4 - End of Stay at Home Order

Reopen areas of highest risk, for example, concerts, conventions, sports arenas.

San Joaquin County is in Stage 2 We are here.

With modifications made following State of California Guidance and completing the associated Checklist, the following may be open in San Joaquin County:

Retail stores, including those at malls, strip malls and shopping outlets - curbside or delivery only;
Manufacturing and logistics operations that support these retail operations;
Childcare for those outside essential workforce;
Office-based businesses (where telework is not possible);
Limited business, such as car washes, pet grooming, tanning facilities and landscape gardening, outdoor museums and open gallery spaces;
Places of worship, religious services, and cultural ceremonies.(with gathering restrictions)Effective May 26, 2020;
Curbside libraries (must follow retail guidelines);
Drive-in movie theaters (must follow retail guidelines);
Dine-in restaurants Effective May 22, 2020;
Shopping malls; destination shopping centers; strip & outlet malls; swap meets Effective May 22, 2020; and
Hair Salons & Barbershops Effective May 26, 2020

Before Reopening Requirements

Requirements for cleaning and physical distancing are applicable to all operations. State guidance for industries is available at https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap, along with checklists that can be posted to ensure customers and employees that actions have been taken to reduce risk, and to indicate that the business is open. Links to State Guidance and Checklists are available below.

Before reopening, each business and all facilities should:

Review the guidance above for your workplace;
Prepare a plan based on the guidance;
Put the plan into action; and
Post an industry-specific checklist to show customers and employees the actions taken to reduce the risk, including, but not limited to:

Perform a detailed risk assessment and implement a site-specific protection plan.
Train employees on how to limit the spread of COVID-19, including how to screen themselves for symptoms and stay home if they have symptoms.
Implement individual control measures and screenings.
Implement disinfecting protocols.
Implement physical distancing guidance.

Retail Curbside Guidance

Retail - Curbside Checklist

Manufacturing Guidance

Manufacturing Checklist

Logistics Guidance

Logistics Checklist

Limited Business Guidance

Limited Business Checklist

Dine-in Restaurant Guidance

Dine-in Restaurant Checklist

Shopping Centers/Malls/Outlets/Swap Meets Guidance

Shopping Centers/Malls/Outlets/Swap Meets Checklist

Places of Worship, Religious Services and Cultural Ceremonies Guidance Effective May 26, 2020

Must fully implement State Guidance
Limited to 25% of building capacity or 100 attendees, whichever is lower.
Encouraged to continue online services for those at most risk, including older adults and those with specific medical conditions.

Hair salons & Barber shops Guidance Effective May 26, 2020

Must fully implement Stage Guidance, prior to opening.

Closed Businesses - Not Approved for Opening

The following businesses cannot open, yet:

Personal services, such as tattoo parlors, gyms and fitness studios
Hospitality services, such as bars, wineries, tasting rooms, lounges and nightclubs
Entertainment venues, such as movie theaters, gaming, gambling, arcade venues pro sports, indoor museums and gallery spaces, zoos and libraries
Community centers, public pools, playgrounds and picnic areas
Festivals/Concert venues
Live audience sports
Theme parks
Hotels/lodging for leisure and tourism

San Joaquin County Stay at Home Order

The San Joaquin County April 24, 2020, Stay at Home Order was repealed and replaced on Friday, May 8, 2020, allowing certain outdoor recreational activities and, consistent with the State of California reopening plan under Stage 2. On May 26, 2020, San Joaquin County issued an order approving religious services and cultural ceremonies and activities at places of worship.

Remember:

Stay at home except to attend or participate in approved activities.
Residents can leave their homes to engage with businesses and activities allowed by the State.
Businesses and sectors of the economy that open are required to follow State guidance.
To prevent further spread of COVID-19:

Everyone must continue to observe social distancing protocols, minimize their time outside their homes, and wash their hands frequently.
All Californians should not travel significant distances and should stay close to their homes.

San Joaquin County Stay at Home Order – May 8, 2020

Appendix A – Social Distancing Protocol
- All businesses, including Minimum Basic Operations, required to prepare and post
Exhibit A – Outdoor Recreational Activities
Exhibit B – Outdoor Facility Protocol – Social Distancing Protocol
- All facilities required to prepare and post

Other social distancing documents:

Outdoor Activities - Effective May 8, 2020

San Joaquin County has also authorized reopening certain outdoor recreational activities: boat ramps; disc golf (no using nets); fishing; gun ranges; hunting clubs/archery; marinas; and parks.

City boat ramps at Buckley Cove, Louis Park and Morelli Park will reopen.

Boating social distancing

City parks are only available for passive use.

Social distancing required, from those who are not members of your household.
No organized activities.
Playing fields, courts, surfaces (e.g., picnic tables, playground equipment, other surfaces, etc.) and restrooms cannot be used, as these facilities and amenities cannot be cleaned to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

San Joaquin County COVID-19 Data

The number of cases of COVID-19 is reported by San Joaquin County Public Health Services. County-wide information is updated daily. Data is available using the Dashboard available on the San Joaquin County Public Health website:

San Joaquin County Public Health Services

COVID-19 Testing

If you need a COVID-19 test, tests are being offered by a number of healthcare providers throughout San Joaquin County.

List of healthcare providers - English
List of healthcare providers - Spanish

There are two free testing sites available in San Joaquin County: One is located in French Camp, near San Joaquin General Hospital, and the second is located in Lodi, at the Lodi Public Library. Both sites require an appointment. Please use links below.

Baseline COVID-19 Testing Program (Verily) - French Camp

The State of California Baseline COVID-19 Testing Program, developed by Verily, is provided in French Camp, near San Joaquin General Hospital, just off of Interstate 5. Please use the following link to request an appointment:

Appointments are made online at Baseline COVID-19 testing program
This test is free.

OptumServe Testing - Lodi

This is one of 80 testing sites provided through a partnership with OptumServe, the federal government health services business of Optum, a leading health services innovation company.