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San Mateo County Opens Door For Drive-Thru Graduation Ceremonies
As the class of 2020 is set to graduate during the coronavirus pandemic, drive-by graduation ceremonies will be allowed in San Mateo County.
REDWOOD CITY (CBS SF) – With the Class of 2020 set to graduate during the coronavirus pandemic, drive-by graduation ceremonies in San Mateo County are being allowed under a new order by the county’s health officer.
Dr. Scott Morrow issued the order permitting certain “Highly Regulated Vehicle-Based Gatherings” on Monday. Among its many provisions, gatherings would be invitation-only, are limited to no more than 200 vehicles and must be three hours or less. Any gathering with 10 or more vehicles will require security staffing and any gathering plan must be provided to law enforcement and to local officials at least a week in advance.
People in each vehicle must be from a single household, the order also states. Vehicles must be enclosed, which excludes motorcycles, bicycles or a convertible with the top down. Vehicle occupants must wear face coverings if windows are rolled down. Distribution of diplomas must also adhere to social distancing and face covering requirements.
