Tracking California’s coronavirus closures and reopenings
Updated
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s reopening plan regulated how the California economy would restart in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Alameda
- Alpine
- Amador
- Butte
- Calaveras
- Colusa
- Contra Costa
- Del Norte
- El Dorado
- Fresno
- Glenn
- Humboldt
- Imperial
- Inyo
- Kern
- Kings
- Lake
- Lassen
- Los Angeles
- Madera
- Marin
- Mariposa
- Mendocino
- Merced
- Modoc
- Mono
- Monterey
- Napa
- Nevada
- Orange
- Placer
- Plumas
- Riverside
- Sacramento
- San Benito
- San Bernardino
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Joaquin
- San Luis Obispo
- San Mateo
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Clara
- Santa Cruz
- Shasta
- Sierra
- Siskiyou
- Solano
- Sonoma
- Stanislaus
- Sutter
- Tehama
- Trinity
- Tulare
- Tuolumne
- Ventura
- Yolo
- Yuba
- Statewide totals
- Vaccines
- Schools
- LAUSD cases
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- State prisons
- Lives lost
- Following the curve
- Frequently asked questions
How each county was rated
A four-tier classification system strictly governed when and how areas were reopened.
California’s reopening risk tiers
Tier 1
Widespread
Most nonessential indoor business operations were closed
Tier 2
Substantial
Some nonessential indoor business operations were closed
Tier 3
Moderate
Some business operations could open with modifications
Tier 4
Minimal
Most business operations could open with modifications
Shown is the status of each of the state's 58 counties on June 15.
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The tier assignments were released weekly. Here is how they shifted over time.
Track coronavirus vaccinations in California
Explore the data tracking the state’s COVID-19 vaccine supply to see how and where it has been distributed so far.
The metrics that mattered
Over the course of 2020, state leaders used a shifting series of metrics to guide decision-making.
The state used three statistics to judge counties. With some exceptions, the metrics needed to surpass the benchmark for the next tier in order to loosen restrictions.
What was restricted in your county?
Here were the key metrics in each county and what was restricted when the state ended its tier system on June 15. Some counties and businesses may still choose to be more restrictive. You should consult local authorities for current guidance.