CDPH Announces Additional Allowable Activities Under Blueprint for a Safer Economy

Today, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced updates to the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy framework allowing additional activities to resume with modifications to reduce risk. According to CDPH, increasing vaccination rates and a near-record low statewide COVID-19 test positivity rate is allowing the state to make additional modifications to the reopening framework.

Today’s updates take effect on April 15 and include the following:

• Gatherings: In the Red Tier, outdoor gatherings of up to 25 people are allowed. The gathering size increases to 50 people in the Orange Tier and 100 people in the Yellow Tier. In the Purple Tier, only outdoor gatherings limited to three households are allowed. Indoor gatherings are strongly discouraged in all tiers but are allowed with modifications and capacity limits in the Red, Orange, and Yellow tiers.

• Private Events and Meetings: In all tiers, modifications to private events such as receptions or conferences are required to reduce COVID-19 risks. This includes pre-purchased tickets or a defined guest list and assigned seating.
  • In the Purple Tier, these activities are only allowed outdoors and capacity is limited to 25 people. If all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination, capacity increases to up to 100 people.
  • In the Red Tier, outdoor gatherings are limited to 50 people and capacity increases to 200 if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination. In this tier, indoor activities are allowed if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination; capacity is limited to 100 people.
  • In the Orange Tier, outdoor gatherings are limited to 100 people and capacity increases to 300 if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination. In this tier, indoor activities are allowed if all guests are tested or show full proof of vaccination; capacity is limited to 150 people.
  • In the Yellow Tier, outdoor gatherings are limited to 200 people and capacity increases to 400 if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination. In this tier, indoor activities are allowed if all guests are tested and show full proof of vaccination; capacity is limited to 200 people.

• Indoor Live Events or Performances: In the Purple Tier, these activities are not allowed. In the Red, Orange, and Yellow tiers, these activities are allowed with capacity limits and modifications including physical distancing, advance ticket purchases, designated areas for eating and drinking, and attendance limited to in-state visitors.
  • Venues with a capacity of up to 1,500 people: In the Red Tier, capacity is limited to 10 percent or 100 people and capacity increases to 25 percent if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination. In the Orange Tier, capacity is limited to 15 percent or 200 people and capacity increases to 35 percent if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination. In the Yellow Tier, capacity is limited to 25 percent or 300 people and capacity increases to 50 percent if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination.
  • Venues with a capacity of 1,501 and above: In the Red Tier, testing or proof of vaccination is required and capacity is limited to 20 percent. In the Orange Tier, capacity is limited to 10 percent or 2,000 people and capacity increases to 35 percent if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination. In the Yellow Tier, capacity is limited to 10 percent or 2,000 people and capacity increases to 50 percent if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination.

CDPH indicates the state will continue to update the Blueprint for a Safer Economy periodically based on science and vaccination progress. An updated sector chart detailing allowable activities by tier assignment is available here. CDPH additionally notes local health departments may implement policies that are more restrictive than the state.

Additional information is available here.