State unveils new guidelines for small gatherings

The state of CA has released new guidelines for small gatherings ahead of the holiday season.

The state's relaxing its rules on gatherings..

As we head into the holiday season - action news now reporter kristian lopez is live at degarmo park in chico.

Will these changes affect outdoor gatherings or just ones at home?

These guidelines are for all gatherings and parties - either at someone's house or at a park like this one.

Lisa almaguer/butte co public health: there is always a concern when new guidance comes out and things loosen, that we could see an increase in cases.

Kristian: gatherings of three or more households are not permitted at parks or other outside spaces, and if you're having a halloween party at your home the state recommends you take down peoples names and numbers in case you they have to do contact tracing later on.

The state's new guidelines also say you should have your parties outside and only let guests in to use the restroom.

Edward robert/agrees with new guidelines: seems reasonable to me i dont see why we cant do that.

Lexi gawthrop/doesnt agree with guidelines: i think we should probably start getting back to normal.

The gatherings should no longer than two hours to help mimimize the risk of infection.

Edward robert/agrees with new guidelines: keep it smaller, odds are lower.

We need to stay diligent winter is coming up and its going to get scary in a few months.

Lexi gawthrop/doesnt agree with guidelines: we are adults we know how to clean and stay safe.

We know how to make decisions for ourselves.

Lisa: our numbers continue to remain low and we want to continue to this trend to move into the orange tier.

Anytime people gather they increase the risk of covid.

We urge everyone if they are going to follow the new guidance to take every step to prevent getting the illness.

Health officials say during these events you should continue wearing masks and following social distancing rules.

Again they are recommending no more than three households for gatherings at parks and events at home.

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The state's new gathering guidelines say singing, chanting, shouting and physical exertion increases the risk of transmission because of the quantity of respiratory droplets released into the air.

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