Last month, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a color-coded system that tracks counties by the number of COVID-19 cases recorded each day, and the percentage of positive cases out of the total number of tests administered. San Bernardino County is in the Purple tier, with the most restrictions. However, managing editor Tami Roleff says the county is moving closer to moving into the Red tier, which will allow more businesses to re-open…
In this color-coded system, “getting into the red” is a very positive development, since it will allow personal care services, gyms, movie theaters, and indoor restaurants to re-open. Schools in Red Tier counties are also permitted to provide students in-person instruction. San Bernardino County currently averages 175 cases per day; to move into the Red tier, it needs to average 153 cases per day. In addition, the county’s positivity rate has declined from around 10% at the beginning of the month to 7.3% today, which is below the 8% mandated by the state to re-open. The key now is to continue this steady rate of decline since the numbers must be maintained for 14 straight days. Residents are urged to get tested (the more people tested, the lower the county’s positivity rate is), avoid large gatherings, maintain social distance, and wear a face covering.
