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: September 23, 2021


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