By Michael G. Stogner
July 13, 2020 – Governor Newsom Orders Statewide Shutdown of Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Family Entertainment Centers as COVID-19 Cases Spike
San Mateo County Avoids Stricter Shutdowns Ordered Elsewhere
WHY? Perhaps it has to do with testing only 9 people in one whole day.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Gov. Gavin Newsom today ordered a sweeping shutdown of indoor dining, movie theaters, family entertainment centers and additional indoor operations in all counties, including San Mateo County, amid a statewide spike on COVID-19 cases.
“Governor Newsom’s measures further emphasize the need for all of us to do our part in stopping the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. Scott Morrow, San Mateo County Health Officer. “That means wearing a face covering, maintaining social distancing, and limiting our activities. It’s up to us to determine our future.”
The following must close statewide – including in San Mateo County – under the governor’s emergency order:
- Dine-in restaurants (indoor)
- Wineries and tasting rooms (indoor)
- Movie theaters (indoors)
- Family entertainment centers (indoors)
- Zoos and museums (indoors)
- Cardrooms (indoors)
- Brewpubs, breweries, bars and pubs (indoor and outdoor)
Outside dining is still allowed.
As of Sunday, San Mateo County Health reported a total of 4,045 cases of COVID-19. The county experienced a record 108 new cases on Friday, July 10, 2020. surpassing the previous one-day record of 90 set Friday, July 3, 2020.
The County’s rolling seven-day positivity rate stands at 4.9 percent, below the state average of 7.7 percent.
Newsom ordered further restrictions in 30 other counties on the state’s COVID-19 “watch list” – forcing the closure of gyms, churches, hair salons, malls and other businesses.
San Mateo County – so far – is not on the watch list and avoids those additional rollbacks.
Find San Mateo County Health data at https://www.smchealth.org/coronavirus-county-data-dashboard
Learn more about how the County of San Mateo is responding to COVID-19 and sign up for news updates at www.smcgov.org
The County’s rolling seven-day positivity rate stands at 4.9 percent, below the state average of 7.7 percent. Note July 10, 2020 San Mateo County Tested a Grand Total of NINE people Eight tested Negative for 0.0% Positivity Rate helps keep the 7 day average down. They are supposed to be TESTING 1,500 people per day.
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