Orange County’s Restricted Businesses Unlikely to Reopen Until Late March

Stacked chairs line a restaurant in Costa Mesa, Calif., on Dec. 9, 2020. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

Indoor gyms and theaters will likely reopen in Orange County later this month if the region’s COVID-19 metrics continue their downward trend.

Right now, Orange County falls under the state-mandated purple tier, meaning some of its nonessential businesses, fitness facilities, and theaters must remain closed. Restaurants can remain open to facilitate takeout orders or serve outdoor patrons.