Yolo County allows drive-in religious services, construction under new COVID-19 order
Yolo County health officials are extending their shelter-in-place order through the end of May, but drive-in religious services and construction will be permitted under new guidelines released Thursday.
The new countywide health order is effective immediately and will remain in place until May 31, replacing the previous order, which was set to expire Friday. The extended order is part of the county’s recently announced “Roadmap to Recovery” response plan, a strategy to chart a path forward through the coronavirus crisis.
“The extension underscores the fact that the threat from the virus is still very real,” Gary Sandy, chairman of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors, said in a written news release. “Please avoid crowds and large gatherings, stay at home, wash your hands regularly and use face masks. We must not let our guard down.”
The order allows activities that are considered low-risk for the spread of COVID-19, including drive-in religious services and all construction, beginning May 4, provided individuals follow county guidelines and strict social-distancing protocols. Guidelines for those activities will be made available on the Yolo County website.
Yolo County includes four incorporated cities: Davis, West Sacramento, Winters and Woodland.
This story was originally published April 30, 2020 at 9:43 AM.
