San Andreas, CA…On Friday May 1, 2020, Calaveras Public Health has issued a revised public health order intended to clarify the requirements related to outdoor physical activities within Calaveras County. This latest Order modifies the Calaveras County Health Officer Order released on April 29, 2020. All other Calaveras County Health Officer Orders related to COVID-19 will continue to remain in place. This Order is in effect until further notice.

The revision to the Order focuses on outdoor exercise and recreational activities. All non-essential public and private gatherings of any size or type are still prohibited. The order allows for Calaveras County residents to exercise and engage in outdoor activities as long as you maintain a safe physical distance of six feet and gather only with members of your household. Outdoor exercise and recreational activities include:

 Canoeing (singles)
 Jogging and running
 Golf (singles, walking – no cart)
 Hunting and Fishing
 Horse Riding (singles)
 Disc golf
 Jogging and Running
 Outdoor swimming allowing distancing
 Outdoor photography
 Skateboarding (not in groups)
 Net sports such as tennis, volleyball, and badminton (singles only)
 Walking/Hiking/trails/paths (allowing distancing)
 Recreational use of non-commercial, privately owned watercraft (motorized and non-motorized)—one person per watercraft
 Recreational use of personal motorized off-road vehicles such as ATVs or dirt bikes (one person per vehicle)

Calaveras Public Health urges the public to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Without a vaccine, social distancing measures are necessary to protect the health and well-being of Calaveras communities and safeguard our healthcare system. The best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to:
 Stay home
 Only go out for essential supplies or services
 Stay six feet or more away from others
 Use a cloth face covering when near non-household members
 Do not gather in groups of any size

To view the modified Calaveras County Health Officer Order visit https://covid19.calaverasgov.us/. Call the Community Service Call Center at (209) 754-2896 if you have questions about the COVID-19 pandemic.