  Dear Permittees,
The County of San Diego Public Health Officer announced on November 4, 2020, that the County’s adjusted case rate rose above 7.0 cases per 100,000, moving the region for one week into the state’s most restrictive COVID-19 level, Tier 1 or Purple Tier. At this time, there are no required changes to food facility operations. The California Department of Public Health will review San Diego County’s case rate again next week, should the rate continue to be above 7.0 cases per 100,000 residents for a second week in a row, Purple Tier, or Tier 1 operational restrictions would go into effect shortly thereafter. Updates will be sent, or to keep up on the latest information, you can also text COSD COVID19 to 468-311 to get text alert updates or follow SDCountyHHSA on Facebook or @SDCountyHHSA on Twitter. Under CA state orders, restaurants, gyms, churches, theaters, and other locations would need to discontinue indoor operations.
In addition, on November 2, 2020, the Public Health Officer updated the County’s guidance on COVID-19 Quarantine Procedures. It is important to note that the definition for close contact has been updated from anyone who has worked continuously within 6 feet of a COVID-19 positive employee for 15 minutes to anyone who has worked within 6 feet of a COVID -19 positive employee for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period.
Please continue to take all the following necessary precautions to slow the spread of COVID‐19:
- Wear face coverings.
- Physically distance six feet when possible.
- Frequently wash your hands.
- Stay home if you’re sick.
- Follow industry specific guidelines for COVID‐19.
- Review your onsite Safe Re‐opening Plan or Food Facility Protocols, and if necessary, update it to be consistent with the new requirements.
We appreciate your continued commitment to protecting public health. If you have questions regarding this information or your operation, please contact our duty information specialist at (858) 505‐6900 or email at fhdutyeh@sdcounty.ca.gov.
For updated information about COVID‐19, including resource documents such as frequently asked questions, informational posters, and guidance, please visit www.coronavirus‐sd.com.
Sincerely,
Department of Environmental Health
Food and Housing Division
Environmental and public health through leadership, partnership and science.
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