MONTEREY COUNTY IS IN NOW IN THE RED TIER.  WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

Monterey County is currently under California's Red Reopening Tier, which includes access to both indoor and outdoor offerings at a limited capacity. For some sectors it means a loosing of restrictions, offering expanded capacity; and for other sectors it means opening their doors for the first time in over a year. 

Let's do our part to keep us in the red with the ability to move into orange and yellow in the future.  This means continuing to wear your mask and maintaining the proper distance from others outside of your group. For a full look at what is open for your enjoyment, visit the state of California's Blueprint for a Safer Economy.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE NOW?

Based on State guidance and local considerations, at this time the following Monterey County residents are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine:

• Health care workers, long-term care residents, and emergency services personnel

• Residents 65 years and older

• All residents who are at risk of exposure while working in food, agriculture, childcare, education, and emergency services. The California Department of Public Health website provides a summary of essential workers eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine. - English   Spanish available soo

• Individuals 16 to 64 years of age with a medical condition or disability that puts them at a high risk for morbidity and mortality as defined by the California Department of Public Health - See list here

Vaccine supplies are extremely limited. Not everyone eligible for vaccination may be able to schedule an appointment until supplies increase.  Click here for more info.