Should current trends continue, it’s possible the county could enter the even more lenient orange tier next month, said Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer. AdvertisementOrange County is in the same boat, with two qualifying metrics but an adjusted case rate of exactly 4.0. Per state data, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Trinity, Lassen and Yolo counties could all enter the orange tier next week, provided their numbers hold. Currently, four counties — Plumas, Sierra, Mariposa and San Mateo — are in the orange tier, and only Alpine County has made it all the way to yellow. AdvertisementCounties that reach the orange tier can allow bars to reopen outdoors, with modifications, without needing to serve food.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 17, 2021 20:04 UTC