Aug. 5, 2021 - Napa County Issues Health Order [indoor masks required starting Aug. 6]
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Napa County today joined seven other Bay Area counties and the city of Berkeley in issuing a health order mandating indoor masking, regardless of vaccination status. The order by Dr. Karen Relucio, the county’s Health Officer, requires all individuals to wear face coverings when indoors in workplaces and public settings, with limited exemptions, and recommends that businesses make face coverings available to individuals entering their businesses. This order will take effect Friday, August 6, 2021 at 12:01am.
This Order is made in light of the recent significant increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU admissions in Napa County hospitals, due primarily to the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The Delta variant makes up 85% of the variants circulating in California and emerging evidence indicates that the Delta variant is more transmissible than prior variants of the virus, may cause more severe illness, and that even fully vaccinated individuals can spread the virus to others.
Click here to read the order: https://www.countyofnapa.org/2739/Coronavirus-COVID-19
June 11, 2021 - Still Looking for COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments?
You can find information about vaccination appointments, which are widely available from multiple providers in Napa County, at the County’s COVID-19 Vaccination website.
June 8, 2021 - Napa County Moves to Yellow Tier
The State announced today that Napa County will enter the less restrictive Yellow Tier under their Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The less restrictive Yellow Tier guidance will go into effect at 12:01 AM on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. This guidance will remain in place until the State lifts the Blueprint guidance on June 15, 2021.
A move to the less restrictive Yellow Tier means most activities can increase indoor operations, all with modifications. For example, wineries can expand indoor operations from 25% to 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer. For more details on the specifics of the State’s Yellow framework, visit Blueprint for a Safer Economy - Coronavirus COVID-19 Response (ca.gov)
April 6, 2021 - Napa County to move into less restrictive Orange Tier
The State announced today that Napa County will enter the less restrictive Orange Tier under their Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The less restrictive Orange Tier guidance will go into effect at 12:01 AM on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.
A return to the less restrictive Orange Tier means most activities can increase indoor operations, all with modifications. Bars where no meals are provided can now open outdoors only with modifications. For more details on the specifics of the State’s Orange Tier framework, visit Blueprint for a Safer Economy - Coronavirus COVID-19 Response (ca.gov)
March 2, 2021 - Napa County Enters Less Restrictive Red Tier
The State announced today that Napa County will enter the less restrictive Red Tier under their Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The less restrictive Red Tier guidance will go into effect at 12:01 AM on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.
A return to the less restrictive Red Tier means most activities can reopen, some are still outdoors only, and all with modifications. For more details on the specifics of the State’s Red Tier framework, visit Blueprint for a Safer Economy - Coronavirus COVID-19 Response (ca.gov)
January 25, 2021 - State Lifts Regional Stay Home Order, Napa County Reverts to Purple Tier
The State announced they are lifting Regional Stay Home Order for all regions, including Napa County’s Bay Area Region, effective immediately. The Limited Stay at Home Order, which limited non-essential activities between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., also expires with the end of the Regional Stay Home Order.
Napa County will return to the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy’s strictest Purple Tier. This means most activities can reopen, some outdoors only, and all with modifications. For more details on the specifics of the State’s purple tier framework, visit Blueprint for a Safer Economy - Coronavirus COVID-19 Response (ca.gov)
January 9, 2021 - State of California Extends Regional Stay Home Order
Due to the Bay Area Region’s continued Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capacity of less than 15%, the State’s Regional Stay Home Order that began at 11:59 PM on Thursday December 17, 2020 is being extended.
The Regional Stay Home Order instructs Californians to continue to stay at home as much as possible and to stop mixing between households that can lead to the spread of COVID-19. The order still allows access to critical services and outdoor activities to preserve Californians’ physical and mental health. The Regional Stay Home Order is intended to help limit exposure, interrupt transmission, and prevent overwhelming regional ICU capacity.
This order prohibits private gatherings of any size, closes certain business sectors except for critical infrastructure and retail, and requires 100% masking and physical distancing in all sectors. For more sector specific details, click here.
The order will remain in effect until the region’s ICU capacity projected out four weeks is equal or greater than 15%. This will be assessed on a weekly basis. To check the daily ICU capacity by region, click here.
December 16, 2020 - State Implements Regional Stay Home Order for Napa County
- Order details:
- Closes indoor and outdoor private gatherings of any size
- Closes sector operations except for critical infrastructure and retail sectors
- Requires 100% masking and physical distancing
- Prohibits non-essential travel
- Closes dining at restaurants. Please support local businesses and restaurants by ordering for pick-up or delivery!
For more sector specific details, visit https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/#stay-home-order
This Stay at Home Order will begin at 11:59 PM on Thursday, December 17, 2020. The order will remain in effect a minimim of three weeks and until the region’s ICU capacity is equal or greater than 15%.
November 17, 2020 - COVID-19 Update: Napa County Reverting Back to Widespread (Purple) Tier
Napa County, along with 40 other Counties, is reverting back to widespread (purple) tier due to a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases over the last three weeks. A return to the purple tier severely impacts local businesses that will now have to close indoor operations or reduce business capacity.
For more information on the businesses that are affected by County, visit www.covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy or find Napa County-specific information here: https://www.countyofnapa.org/2739/Coronavirus-COVID-19
July 13, 2020 - Advisory: State of California orders additional businesses closed
The State of California has further ordered that counties on the State Monitoring List, including Napa County, are required to close the following sectors on July 13, 2020 unless they can be operated outside or by curbside pick-up:
- Fitness Centers
- Worship Services
- Protests
- Offices for non-essential sectors (list of essential sectors here: https://covid19.ca.gov/essential-workforce/)
- Personal care services including nail salons, waxing, massage therapy, day spas and tattoo parlors
- Hair salons and barber shops
- Malls
This is in addition to businesses ordered closed on July 9, 2020, including:
- Indoor dine-in restaurants
- Indoor wineries and tasting rooms
- Indoor movie theaters
- Indoor family entertainment centers (bowling alleys, miniature golf, batting cages, etc)
- Zoos and museums
- Indoor card rooms
- Bars, brewpubs, breweries and public must close both indoor and outdoor operations.
Government operations are considered an essential services and Napa County offices will remain open. The exception to this is the Napa City-County Library that will begin curbside services on Tuesday, July 14th.
Napa County is awaiting further details from the State of California, including how long these closures will last. It is anticipated that this order will last a minimum of three weeks. The timing for when these sectors can reopen will be made by the State, not Napa County. More information will be posted on the County’s website as it becomes available.
JUNE 26, 2020 - Napa County has established a testing schedule for July 2020 that will include testing in Napa, American Canyon, St. Helena and Calistoga.
Testing is by appointment only and appointment slots are open up to (7) days in advance of the testing date. Appointments fill up quickly. If you are trying to schedule a test and appointments are not available, you are encouraged to select a different city for testing OR check back the next day to schedule an appointment. If your testing need is urgent, please contact your primary care provider.
Appointments may be scheduled by visiting: https://www.countyofnapa.org/2776/COVID-19-Testing
You may be asked to provide insurance information, however, insurance is not required for testing.
JUNE 19, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health has issued new guidance regarding the requirement of face coverings in indoor public spaces at all times. Face coverings should also be worn outdoors unless six feet of distance can be maintained between members of different households. Napa County’s Public Health Order has been amended to incorporate the State guidance as a requirement.
The new requirements on face coverings can be found here: https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/17945/Guidance-for-Face-Coverings_06-18-2020
Face coverings should not be worn by children aged 2 or younger. Those with difficult breathing due to a medical condition or engaging in a activity where a face covering would cause a safety hazard are also exempt. Face coverings do not need to be worn during exercise if six feet of distance can be maintained.
JUNE 18, 2020 - Gyms, fitness studios, movie theaters, and personal care services may open tomorrow in Napa County. Personal services include: nail salons, cosmetology, aestheticians, massage therapy, tattoo parlors, etc. Guidance for these industries is posted here: https://www.countyofnapa.org/2840/Industry-Guidance
JUNE 8, 2020 - Repeat testing is now available and is recommended for those with community exposure and is recommended every 14 days.
COVID-19 testing is by appointment only for those 18 or older. To complete an online assessment and register for a drive-through testing appointment, visit: https://www.countyofnapa.org/2776/COVID-19-Testing
Walk-ins are not permitted at the testing site. An appointment is required and details on how to access the testing site will be provided once an appointment is made.
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