EMD COVID 19 Information

To find the latest Sacramento County Public Health orders, testing information, and county tier assignments, please refer to the Sacramento County COVID-19 Webpage and Dashboard.

Every county in California is assigned to a COVID-19 risk-level tier based on new cases, positive tests, and health equity. For additional information view California's Color-Coded County Tier System.

Below is Industry Guidance for Businesses to follow as the County moves through the Tiers

Sacramento County: Red Tier 2/ SUBSTANTIAL

TIER 1

WIDESPREAD

Many non-essential indoor businesses
operations are
closed

TIER 2

SUBSTANTIAL

Some non-essential
indoor business operations
are closed

TIER 3

MODERATE

Some Indoor business
operations are open with modifications

TIER 4

MINIMAL

Most indoor business operations are open with Modifications

COVID-19 General Information

COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, is a respiratory illness that is spread through the air via respiratory droplets from an infected person or by touching contaminated surfaces. > Learn more about symptoms of coronavirus

Preventing the transmission of COVID-19 requires a combination of prevention measures including: physical distancing, wearing face coverings, sanitizing surfaces, and staying home when not feeling well.

PLEASE NOTE: Physical distancing alone is insufficient to prevent transmission of COVID-19.

Postponing travel and staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. See COVID-19 Travel Advisory (Updated 5/5/21)

COVID-19 vaccination is one of the most important tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic. For additional vaccine information visit: https://www.saccounty.net/COVID-19/Pages/CoronavirusVaccine.aspx

COVID-19 Financial Resources

Restaurant Revitalization Fund is a grant program designed to provide direct relief to food and beverage industry businesses. The Small Business Administration application period will open on May 3, 2021. Watch the County recorded webinar for more information.
Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. The Small Business Administration will forgive loans if all employee retention criteria are met, and the funds are used for eligible expenses.
For a list of additional financial resources and information please visit the Economic Development webpage.

COVID-19 Industry Guidance

Industry Specific Guidelines
The Regional Stay at Home Order for the Greater Sacramento Region was rescinded on 1/13/21. Sacramento County is currently following guidance based on color coded tiers.
Review the differences between the Purple Tier I and Red Tier II (Updated 04/30/21)

COVID-19 Quick Links

EMD Environmental Health Program Information Webpage: Retail Food, Recreational Health, Plan Review
EMD Environmental Compliance Program Information Webpage: CUPA, Medical Waste, Drinking Water, Liquid Waste, Solid Waste, LOP
Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC) webpage
Sacramento County Economic Development webpage
Small Business Administration

COVID-19 General Requirements for Businesses

Critical Infrastructure-Essential Worker Suspected or Confirmed Exposure to COVID-19 in Spanish (Updated 05/10/21)
Implementing Safety Practices for Workplace Outbreak of COVID-19 in Spanish (Updated 05/10/21)
SCPH Employer Reporting Form for COVID Positive Employees

Social Distancing Protocol

The Sacramento County Public Health Order requires that The Social Distancing Protocol (Appendix A) is to be completed for each facility in the County that is frequented by the public or employees. A completed copy should be provided to each employee, and made available to any authority enforcing the Order.

Social Distancing Poster in Spanish, Chinese

Face Coverings

On November 16, 2020, the California Department of Public Health issued revised Guidance on the Use of Face Coverings, which supersedes face coverings guidance released on June 18, 2020. New guidance expands the required the use of face coverings in California when in public or common spaces. Complete details, including all requirements and exceptions to these rules, can be found in the guidance.

How to safely wear and take off a cloth face covering
Face Covering Required Poster in Spanish, Chinese (Updated 12/24/20)
Wear your face covering properly poster

Cleaning and Disinfection

COVID-19 Posters

Face Covering Required Poster in Spanish, Chinese (Updated 12/24/20)
Wear Your Face Covering Properly Poster
Social Distancing Poster in Spanish, Chinese

Events and Gatherings

Graduation Ceremony Guidance (Updated 4/19/21)
COVID-19 Guidance for Drive-In Events (Updated 08/24/2020)
COVID-19 Guidance for Events and Gatherings (Updated 03/30/2021)
Sacramento County Application for Events and Gatherings (Updated 02/22/2021
COVID-19 Guidance for Residential Outdoor Sales - Garage/Yard Sales (Posted 4/19/21)

Family Entertainment

Review and follow this guidance for family entertainment to create a safer environment and reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Guidance for Outdoor Recreation and Snow Sports (Updated 5/5/21)

Holiday Guidance

A safe holiday during the COVID-19 pandemic may look and feel a little different this year. Make plans to celebrate the holidays safely:

4th of July/Fireworks

COVID-19 Guidance for Fireworks

Places of Worship

Review and follow this guidance for places of worship to ceate a safer environment and resuce the risk of spreading COVID-19 (Updated 05/10/21)

Environmental Management