Industry

COVID-19 has significantly impacted Sonoma County's business community. We understand that each industry has been impacted differently and are working with our partners to provide guidance and resources to your respective business during this time.

Restaurants & Hospitality

• Sonoma County Tourism Coronavirus Toolkit
• California Hotel & Restaurant Association COVID-19 Resources
• Guidelines for Temporary Tents, Canopies and Membrane Structures for Outdoor Business Operations

Agriculture, Wine & Cannabis

• COVID-19 Infection Prevention for Agricultural Employers and Employees
• Meat and Poultry Processing Guidelines for Workers and Employers

Additional Resources

• The SoCo COVID-19 Check App was developed by the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, which is offering it to employers and employees to screen for COVID-19 symptoms before employees report for work. More information about SoCo COVID-19 Check App
• Permit Sonoma COVID-19 Services & Urgency Ordinance Updates
• Business Safety Guidance Poster. Use this poster at the entrance of your business facility to encourage the public to self-check for COVID-19 symptoms and follow safety protocols before entering your facility. 
  • Business Safety Guidance Poster - English (PDF)
  • Business Safety Guidance Poster - Spanish (PDF)
• Customer ID Check Instructions. This poster provides helpful instructions to customers on how to safely present their ID card to the cashier when purchasing items that require an ID.
• For additional guidance on developing a plan to reopen safely, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

Appendix A. The Sonoma County Health Officer requires all businesses to create a Social Distancing Protocol & COVID-19 Site-Specific Protection Plan to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and keep businesses open. Here is how you can get started: 
1. Review required  state guidance for your industry. 
2. Create a plan following  Appendix A of  Health Order C-19-15. 
3. Self Certify your business with  Sonoma Safe. 
4. Review and distribute the plan with employees. 
5. Post your Appendix A plan and your self-certification certificate in your business where it is accessible to the public and employees.

• Appendix A Poster - English (PDF)
• Appendix A Poster - Spanish (PDF)

Urgency Ordinance Poster