Newsom issues plan for places of worship in California to reopen at limited capacity
Places of worship in California can reopen with limited attendance — 25% of building capacity — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday in new state guidelines that he issued as the state’s coronavirus cases continued to climb and President Trump pressed governors to allow religious gatherings.
Churches and other places of worship are not obligated to open under the directive, and the California Department of Public Health said it is “strongly recommended” they continue to provide remote services when possible. Recent outbreaks in at least two counties, Mendocino and Butte, have been tied to church services.
The state guidance leaves it up to counties to decide whether religious facilities within their jurisdictions may open. Attendance must be limited to 25% of building capacity or a maximum of 100 people, whichever is lower. The restrictions will be in place for 21 days after a county approves the opening, and then health officials will assess the impacts and adjust the guidelines accordingly.
State health officials outlined details on screening, cleaning and physical distancing — though it was not immediately clear how, and if, they will be enforced.
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