Good morning, L.A. It’s March 17.
As we’ve reported, L.A. County entered the less restrictive red tier for reopening this week. While it’s exciting, it’s also confusing — especially given the less-than-ideal job that local government has done with letting us know what we can and can’t do during the pandemic.
With that in mind, my colleague Lisa Brenner created an in-depth guide about what’s open now, how open it is, and what the rules, restrictions and guidelines are around each industry and operation.
“If everything feels confusing and exhausting, that's because it is — but this guide isn't,” she says. “We translated some of the lengthy official-speak into snappy human words, and it's streamlined to take you to the newest rules, direct from the county."
Most businesses can reopen at between 10% and 50% capacity. The 10% limit is reserved largely for places where people will be sweating and moving around a lot, like gyms, and dance and yoga studios. Places where, on the flip side, people will be moving much less or even sitting still — such as malls and personal care services — can reopen at 50%.
Wineries and breweries have the most restrictions (because alcohol), and as with some previous guidelines, one can’t help but wonder how some of these rules are going to be enforced:
Nevertheless, we’re looking forward to enjoying some of the newly permitted activities. Just remember that you still have to mask up and socially distance — we haven’t come this far only to surge again.
Keep reading for more on what’s happening in L.A. today, and stay safe out there.
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