Effective Wednesday, March 31, Irvine and Orange County move into the Orange Tier in the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy. This change is a result of improved data in Orange County's COVID-19 case rates, positive tests, and health equity quartile.
In the Orange Tier, the following business sectors are amended and allowed to operate as follows, with the change from Red Tier to Orange Tier italicized.
| Sector | Red Tier | Orange Tier |
| Retail |
Open indoors with modifications. Maximum 50% capacity. |
Open indoors with modifications. No capacity limit. |
| Shopping Centers | Open indoors with modifications. Maximum 50% capacity. Closed common areas and reduced capacity food courts. | Open indoors with modifications. No capacity limits. Closed common areas and reduced capacity food courts. |
| Museums, Zoos, and Aquariums | Open indoors with modifications. Indoor activities maximum 25% capacity. | Open indoors with modifications. Indoor activities maximum 50% capacity. |
| Places of Worship | Open indoors with modifications. Maximum 25% capacity. | Open indoors with modifications. Maximum 50% capacity. |
| Movie Theaters | Open indoors with modifications. Maximum 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer. | Open indoors with modifications. Maximum 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer. |
| Hotels and Lodging | Open with modifications. Fitness centers maximum 10% capacity. | Open with modifications. Fitness centers maximum 25% capacity. Indoor pools may open. |
| Gyms and Fitness Centers | Open indoors with modifications Maximum 10% capacity. Climbing walls may open. | Open indoors with modifications. Maximum 25% capacity. Indoor pools may open. |
| Restaurants | Open indoors with modifications. Maximum 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer. | Open indoors with modifications. Maximum 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer. |
| Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries |
Outdoor only with modifications • Reservations |
Open indoors with modifications. Maximum 25% capacity indoors, or 100 people, whichever is fewer |
| Bars (where no meal provided) | Closed | Open outdoors with modifications |
| Family Entertainment Centers | Outdoor only with modifications Kart Racing, Mini Golf, and Batting Cages may open. | Open indoors for naturally distanced activities with modifications. Maximum 25% capacity Bowling Alleys may open. |
| Cardrooms, Satellite Wagering | Outdoor only with modifications. | Open indoors with modifications. Maximum 25% capacity. |
| Offices | Remote | Open indoors with modifications. Teleworking encouraged. |
| Outdoor Live Events with Assigned Seats and Controlled Mixing (sports and live performances) | Open with modifications, no live audiences. | Open with modifications • Permanent venues with live audiences outdoors only • Capacity must be limited to 20% • Reservations required • Assigned seating only • In-seat concessions only (no concourse sales) • Regional attendees only (within 120 miles) Effective April 1, 2021: • Maximum 33%, includes suites with 25% occupancy per suite • Weekly worker testing program • In-state visitors only, check for current CDPH Travel Advisory in effect • Primarily in-seat concessions (no concourse sales) • Maximum 67% if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination |
| Amusement Parks | Closed | • Smaller parks can open with modifications • Capacity must be limited to 25% or 500 people, whichever is less • Outdoor attractions only can open • Reservations or advanced ticket sales required • Local attendees only (from the same county as the park’s location) Effective April 1, 2021: • Maximum 25% capacity • Indoor capacity maximum 25% with time restrictions • Weekly worker testing program • With other modifications • In-state visitors only, check for current CDPH Travel Advisory in effect |
| Overnight Sleepaway Camps | Effective June 1, 2021: Open with modifications |
Effective June 1, 2021: |
You can view a complete list of sector operations allowed in each tier from the California Department of Public Health. Visit our COVID-19 resource page for City facility updates, and other City-related information.
A county must remain in a tier for a minimum of three weeks before being able to advance to a less restrictive tier. For further details visit covid19.ca.gov.