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Order of the Health Officer of the County of San Bernardino for the Control of COVID-19: Requirements and Recommendations for All Individuals Pertaining to Screening, Self-Evaluation for COVID-19 Symptoms and Masking in a Business, Public Agency, Nonprofit, Faith-Based, Licensed Entity or Other Agencies and Organizations

Health Officer Order for the Control of COVID-19 Requirements (June 15, 2021)

Health Officer Michael A. Sequeira, M.D. (San Bernardino County Department of Public Health) · San Bernardino County, California (County)

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Jurisdiction
San Bernardino County, California · Riverside-San Bernardino · California
Level
County
Authority
Cal. Health & Safety Code 101040, 101085, 120175; 17 C.C.R. 2501; San Bernardino County Code 31.0101 et seq.
Issued
2021-06-15 June 15, 2021
Effective
2021-06-15 12:00 a.m. (read as 2021-06-15)
End
Rescinded by the Health Officer in June 2022 (County archive file 'Rescission of Health Order Issued June 25, 2022'; text not read); in force throughout 2021Q3 (read as 2022-06-25)
In force
June 15, 2021 to June 25, 2022
Quarters
2021 Q22021 Q3
Limitation types
Face-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolation
Addressees
  • licensed entities and other agencies listed in Attachment A and their staff, service providers, vendors and contractors
  • businesses, public agencies, nonprofits and faith-based organizations
Functions reached
  • IC infection control at licensed facilities under AFL 20-17 (screening, masking, visitor limits) as amended through 2021
  • SC vendors and contractors entering facilities
  • HC in-home service providers to licensed entities
  • CB/EMP face coverings per CDPH guidance (unvaccinated persons indoors from June 15, 2021; all persons recommended from July 28, 2021)
Collection
Riverside-San Bernardino MET-RIV

Operative words

This order shall be Effective 12:00 am on June 15, 2021. This order supersedes and replaces related Orders dated May 8, 2020 titled 'Requirements for All Individuals Entering Certain Licensed Facilities and Other Agencies Who Are Not A Patient, Existing Resident or New Resident'. 1. Self-Evaluation and Screenings. a. For non-licensed entities and other agencies listed in Attachment A i. All staff, service providers, vendors or contractors are encouraged to provide screenings at the entrance to the organization... b. Licensed Entities and Other Agencies listed in Attachment A i. All staff, service providers, vendors or contractors shall follow the guidance outlined in the March 3, 2020 California Department of Public Health All Facilities Letter (AFL) 20-17 titled 'Guidance for Healthcare Facilities on Preparing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)', including, all subsequent repeals and/or amendments. 2. Face Coverings. The County of San Bernardino will follow the guidelines set forth by the California Department of Public Health.... 9. Enforcement Authority. Violation of or failure to comply with this Order is a crime punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both.... The violation of any provision of this Order constitutes an imminent threat to public health and is a crime punishable by up to a $1,000 fine or imprisonment up to 90 days, or both.

Enforcement

Crime punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both (Health & Safety Code 120295; County Code 31.0101 et seq.); up to $1,000 or 90 days; enforceable by the Sheriff and all Chiefs of Police (Gov. Code 26602, 41601; H&S 101029)

Notes

The county instrument in force in San Bernardino County for the whole of the third quarter of 2021; incorporates CDPH AFL 20-17 'including all subsequent repeals and/or amendments' and CDPH face-covering guidelines by reference; recites the March 10, 2020 local health emergency as continuing.

Retrieval note

Six pages (order, signatures, Attachments A and B).