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  4. Current Order

Current Order

A person wears a mask and picks out greens at a grocery storeEmergency Order #16 was released on April 29 and took effect on May 5. Order #16 increases gathering limits and capacity limits for all businesses.

We are reviewing the latest CDC guidance that vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks in most indoor public spaces. People who are vaccinated can be confident that their choice to roll up their sleeve has not only helped protect them and their loved ones, but has also helped our community reopen safely. We are currently evaluating our existing public health orders and plan to have an update next week on May 18, 2021.

Order #16

I think a business is operating unlawfully. What can I do?

The intention of this order is not penalize individuals but to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. Please email us if you believe a business is operating unlawfully. 

Employees concerned about safety at work

For employees returning to a work environment that is not following the orders and are concerned about their safety, please review our fact sheet, workplace requirements for employers and workers.

Past Orders

  • Order 1 (May 13, 2020 to May 18, 2020)
  • Order 2 (May 18, 2020 to May 26, 2020 at 7:59am)
  • Order 3 (in Spanish) (May 26, 2020 at 8:00am to June 5, 2020)
  • Order 4 (June 5, 2020 to June 15, 2020 at 7:59am)
  • Order 5 (June 15, 2020 at 8:00am to June 25, 2020 at 9:59pm)
  • Order 6 (June 25, 2020 at 10:00pm to July 2, 2020 at 7:59am)
  • Order 7 (July 2, 2020 at 8:00am to July 13, 2020 at 7:59am)
  • Order 8 (in Spanish, in Hmong) (July 13, 2020 at 8:00am to August 24 at 7:59am)
  • Order 9 (August 24 at 8:00am to September 1 at 11:59pm)
  • Order 9, Amended (September 2 at 12:01am to November 17 at 11:59pm)
  • Order 10 (November 18 at 12:01am to November 20 at 4:29pm)
  • Order 10, Amended (November 20 at 4:30pm to December 16 at 12:01am)
  • Order 11 (in Spanish) (December 16 at 12:01am to January 13 at 12:01am)
  • Order 12 (January 13 at 12:01am to February 10 at 12:01am)
  • Order 13 (February 10 at 12:01am to March 10 at 12:01am)
  • Order 14 (March 10 at 12:01am to March 17)
  • Order 14, Amended (March 18 at 12:01am to April 7, 2021 at 12:01am)
  • Order 15 (April 7 at 12:01am to May 5 at 12:01am)