An update of Santa Cruz County’s shelter-in-place order became effective overnight.
Under the new order, County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel is allowing offices, in-store retail, places of worship, manufacturing, some personal services, protests and outdoor museums to open.
All businesses are still required to comply with social distancing protocols and the county’s face covering order.
Restaurants are still only allowed to offer takeout or delivery options. Dine-in service is not allowed until counties gain approval from the state. The county has started the process of applying for the exemption, which is expected to be submitted to Sacramento on June 2.
Hair salons may not yet reopen in Santa Cruz County and beaches will still be closed from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The new order is set to expire on July 1.
