Bay Area Health Order Remain in Effect May 7, 2020 General COVID-19, Public Health In California, Governor Newsom and the California Department of Public Health announced that counties may proceed to phase two of the reopening process, releasing additional guidance for the reopening process and safety modifications. In Alameda and Contra Costa County, local orders remain in effect that are stricter than what the state is allowing. Regional and state public health officials are using a range of metrics to determine our community’s readiness to reopen, and it is expected that stay at home orders will continue to be relaxed slowly in the weeks ahead.