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COVID-19 Response
In response to the recent outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and reported cases within our county, the City of Concord is following the guidance of local, state and federal health agencies. We will update this page regularly to provide information about what the City and our regional partners are doing to address this global health crisis.
UPDATEd: May 3, 2022
May 2, 2022: Contra Costa Health Reaches for Zero Preventable COVID-19 Deaths
County Press Release
April 7, 2022: Quarantine No Longer Recommended for Most People Without Symptoms
County Announcement
March 29, 2022: Second booster doses available for Contra Costa residents who are 50+
County Announcement
February 28, 2022: Masking Requirements in K-12 Schools and Childcare Settings Ending After March 11; Unvaccinated people also no longer required to wear masks indoors
County Announcement
February 9, 2022: Eleven Bay Area Health Officers to Lift Most Indoor Mask Mandates on Feb. 16
County Press Release
February 4, 2022: Contra Costa Researches 80% Vaccinated, Sunsets Vaccine Verification Requirement
County Press Release
December 29, 2021: Contra Costa County Issues Update to Indoor Masking Order
County Press Release
September 15, 2021: Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Result Required
County Web Page with Details of New Health Order
August 2, 2021: Face Coverings Required in Indoor Public Settings
County Press Release
June 15, 2021: Reopening California's Economy
County Press Release
May 12, 2021: Children ages 12-15 now eligible for vaccination in Contra Costa County
County Press Release
April 6, 2021: Contra Costa County Moving into the Orange Tier
County Press Release
March 30, 2021: Contra Costa Opens Eligibility to those 16+
County Press Release
March 29, 2021: Contra Costa Residents Who are 50+ Encouraged to Request Vaccine Now
County Press Release
March 22, 2021: Contra Costa opens vaccine eligibility to ages 50 and older
County Press Release
March 12, 2021: Contra Costa Improves to Red Tier, Shows Steady Improvement Since Winter COVID-19 Spike
County Press Release
February 19, 2021: Contra Costa Extends COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to Essential Workers
County Press Release
January 25, 2021: Regional Stay-at-Home Order Lifted, Contra Costa Returns to Purple Tier
County Press Release
January 22, 2021: Contra Costa County Plans to Administer 1 Million COVID-19 Vaccines by July 4
County Press Release
January 11, 2021: Contra Costa County Ramps Up COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
County Press Release
Media Briefing on Facebook Live
December 4, 2020: Bay Area Health Officers Move to Implement the State’s New Regional Stay Home Order, Not Waiting Until Local Hospitals Are Near Crisis to Act
Contra Costa County Openings at a Glance
Resumen de las aperturas en el Condado de Contra Costa
November 16, 2020: State Response to COVID-19 Spike Returns Contra Costa to Purple Tier
County Press Release
November 13, 2020: Contra Costa Moves to Contain Spread of COVID-19
County Press Release
November 10, 2020: Contra Costa Back in Red Tier, COVID Cases Up
County Press Release
November 4, 2020: Contra Costa Responds Quickly to Climbing COVID-19 Cases
County Press Release
October 27, 2020: Contra Costa Enters Less-Restrictive Orange Tier
County Press Release
September 29, 2020: More Businesses and Services Can Reopen in Contra Costa Thanks to Improving COVID Situation
County Press Release
September 14, 2020: Contra Costa Updates Health Order to Align with California's COVID-19 Blueprint
County Press Release
August 31, 2020: Additional Businesses Open in Contra Costa County in Accordance with Updated State Recommendations
County Press Release
July 31, 2020: Contra Costa County Urges Residents to Take Precautions
Watch Press Conference (video)
Slowing the Spread Tip Sheet / Consejos para detener el contagio
See previous updates and press releases from Contra Costa Health Services.
April 27, 2020: New Resources for Local Businesses
Concord Forward: How the City of Concord is Supporting Local Business | Concord Business Directory
March 17, 2020: Mayor McGallian’s Letter to the Community
Correspondencia en Español
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Contra Costa Issues Update to Indoor Masking Order
With the highly contagious COVID-19 omicron variant circulating in Contra Costa County, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) announced a health order requiring masks in all public indoor places without exceptions for certain indoor settings. Read More -
County Requires Vaccination or Negative Test
Contra Costa Health Services has announced a new temporary health order. As of Sept. 22, 2021, everyone 12 years and older must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, or a negative test result, before going to high-risk indoor businesses. Learn More -
Stay-Home Order Lifted, Purple Tier Resumes
The California Department of Public Health lifted the regional stay-at-home order, effective Jan. 25, and resumed using the color-coded tier system, placing Contra Costa back in the purple tier, and allowing certain activities to resume. Read More