New Alameda County Health Order Allows For Limited Outdoor Activities

Press release from the City of Dublin:

August 24, 2020

The Alameda County Health Officer has issued a new Health Order, to go into effect on Friday, August 28, which will allow for the resumption of limited outdoor activities and services. The Order allows for the reopening of outdoor swimming pools, in addition to outdoor hair salons, nail salons, barbershops, waxing services, skin care, and non-medical massages. However, services that require a client to remove their face covering, as well as eyebrow threading, waxing, and eyelash treatments, are still prohibited. Tattoo, piercing, and electrolysis businesses are also not allowed to resume at this time.

Wineries in Alameda County may offer outdoor tastings by appointment, without needing to provide food. However, this does not apply to bars, breweries, pubs, or brewpubs.

Guidance for operation of outdoor personal services, outdoor pools, and other industries and businesses that have reopened can be found here. All businesses must complete a Site-Specific Protection Plan, and protocols and procedures to protect customers and employees from COVID-19 must be in place prior to reopening.

If the air quality in the area improves by Friday, August 28, the City of Dublin plans to open lap swimming at The Wave’s outdoor Sports Pool (4201 Central Parkway). Lap swimming hours will run from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Swimmers must make a reservation at www.thedublinwave.com.

This press release was produced by the City of Dublin. The views expressed here are the author’s own.