The Bay Area region has dropped below 15% ICU capacity. That means it has passed the threshold that triggers a mandatory stay at home order.
ICU capacity is currently at 12.9%. Regions with an ICU capacity below 15% will be under a regional stay at home order for at least three weeks. After the three weeks, it will be lifted if the projected ICU capacity meets or exceeds 15%.
Several counties, including Monterey County, started the order early, but Santa Cruz County will now be required to join them starting at 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
The Southern California, San Joaquin Valley, and Greater Sacramento regions are already under regional stay-at-home orders.
Under stay-at-home orders, critical infrastructure, schools, non-urgent medical and dental care, and child care and preschools are allowed to remain open with precautions. Playgrounds are also allowed to remain open.
