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: Purple Tier 1/WIDESPREAD

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 CDPH's Travel Advisory.

COVID-19 vaccination is one of the most important tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic. For additional vaccine information visit covid19.ca.gov.
or https://www.saccounty.net/COVID-19/Pages/CoronavirusVaccine.aspx

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The Regional Stay at Home Order for the Greater Sacramento Region was rescinded on 1/13/21.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 Regional Order and Purple Tier 1 (Updated 02/08/21)

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 - Payment Protection Program Second Draw Loans

COVID-19 General Requirements for Businesses

Critical Infrastructure-Essential Worker Suspected or Confirmed Exposure to COVID-19 in Spanish (Updated 01/13/21)
Implementing Safety Practices for Workplace Outbreak of COVID-19 in Spanish (Updated 01/04/21)
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.