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You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,Though not business as usual, a new county health order released this afternoon now permits bars, salons, theaters, in-door dining and other businesses to reconvene modified operations.&nbsp;The county’s new health order, effective immediately, loosens restrictions on multiple businesses including gyms, race tracks, salons, barber shops and hotels for tourism. Family-friendly venues allowed to operate include zoos, museums, theaters, campgrounds and outdoor recreational facilities. Adult venues permitted to operate include wineries, bars, casinos and card rooms.&nbsp;Establishments are required to enforce social distancing with facilities by placing tables, chairs and other furniture used by customers in a way that ensures 6 feet of distance from others. Merchants are also required to provide hand washing or sanitizing stations for customers near entrances.&nbsp;As for the general public, meeting friends and family not living within the same household is discouraged but not prohibited. Community members are still required to follow social distancing and sanitary practices such as thorough hand washing and using sanitizer. Face coverings are also still required under the new order while in public spaces where close contact with others may occur.&nbsp;Social gatherings are limited to no more than 50 people excluding protests and religious demonstrations which are permitted to gather in groups no larger than 100 participants. Health officials intended for the new order to shift from limiting business operations to encouraging personal responsibility for safety measures.&nbsp;Social bubbles, or a group of 12 or fewer people from different households who have agreed to socialize with only members of their group, are now allowed and it is recommended they last three weeks and one at a time.The announcement follows a state granted variance which recognizes the county has yet to meet full criteria for reopening but shows promising efforts. The waiver gives San Mateo County’s Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow authority to manage the pace at which the county moves through stage 3 of reopening. Also under Morrow’s authority is the option to reclose sectors of the county if a resurgence of COVID-19 cases is observed.&nbsp;Visit for more information.×××I wonder if you could ask Scott Morrow for a different "head shot". This one isso scary with that huge beard. Perhaps he could trim it.Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd,racist or sexually-oriented language.PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.Don't Threaten. Threats of harming anotherperson will not be tolerated.Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyoneor anything.Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ismthat is degrading to another person.Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link oneach comment to let us know of abusive posts.Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitnessaccounts, the history behind an article.×To continue, please log in, or sign up for a new account.We offer one free story view per month. If you register for an account, you will get two additional story views. After those three total views, we ask that you support us with a subscription.A subscription to our digital content is so much more than just access to our valuable content. It means you’re helping to support a local community institution that has, from its very start, supported the betterment of our society. Thank you very much!Please purchase an Enhanced Subscription to continue reading.Your current subscription does not provide access to this content.DIGITAL ACCESS to all our award winning content onlineCommenting capabilities on every storyAccess to our daily e-edition for the past 90 issuesThe good feeling of supporting real, local news in your community$99.00for 365 daysRatePriceDuration1 Year$99.00for 365 days6 Months$72.00for 180 days3 Months$45.00for 90 days1 Month$20.00for 30 days1 Week$8.25for 7 days$60.00for 365 daysRatePriceDuration1 Year$60.00for 365 days6 Months$42.00for 180 days3 Months$27.00for 90 days1 Month$12.00for 30 days1 Week$5.00for 7 daysThank you for visiting our booth at the Rediscover San Mateo Community Fest! Enjoy one free month of access to the San Mateo Daily Journal's website and e-edition. Offer expires September 15, 2022, so sign up today!Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup.Error! There was an error processing your request.If you have an event you'd like to list on the site, submit it now!© Copyright 2022 , 1720 S. Amphlett Blvd., Suite 123 San Mateo, CA&nbsp;| &nbsp;|Powered by from .

You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,Though not business as usual, a new county health order released this afternoon now permits bars, salons, theaters, in-door dining and other businesses to reconvene modified operations.&nbsp;The county’s new health order, effective immediately, loosens restrictions on multiple businesses including gyms, race tracks, salons, barber shops and hotels for tourism. Family-friendly venues allowed to operate include zoos, museums, theaters, campgrounds and outdoor recreational facilities. Adult venues permitted to operate include wineries, bars,...

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