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Coronavirus: Drive-in worship services now allowed in San Bernardino County

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (VVNG.com) — The county of San Bernardino has enacted an omnibus Health Officer Order intended to clarify the ordinance on drive-in church services and face-coverings.
Highlights of the new order include:
– The state has declared that drive-in worship services are allowed “as long as the individuals engaged in such services abide by physical distancing guidelines and refrain from direct and indirect physical touching of others.”
– Businesses may refuse service to those without face coverings.
– Face coverings are not required for drivers traveling alone or with members of their households, unless they must lower their windows to interact with someone who is not a member of their household.
– A face covering is not required for solitary outdoor activity or for members of the same household engaging in outdoor activity. If others are present, regardless of social distancing, a face covering is required.
– Individual cities and park operators have jurisdiction in managing parking areas, deciding whether they remain open, and ensuring safe social distancing.
As of Friday evening, the number of positive COVID-19 cases in San Bernardino County is now at 1,096 and 55 people have died from the virus.
A total of 11,808 people have been tested in the county with 9.3% of those individuals testing positive.
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in the Victor Valley is now at 124. (Updated to include Barstow on the list below)
- Victorville – 50
- Hesperia – 31
- Apple Valley – 15
- Barstow – 9
- Adelanto – 8
- Oak Hills – 5
- Phelan – 3
- Fort Irwin – 2
- Wrightwood – 1
The updated order will go into effect on April 18, 2020. The entire County health order can be read here on the County’s dedicated COVID-19 website.
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