Partial list of what’s open and closed in Sonoma County due to coronavirus
Many local businesses and government agencies are closing because county and state officials have limited business operations and daily public activities to curb the spread of coronavirus.
There are, however, some establishments still open and providing critical services. Circumstances remain fluid since Sonoma County health officials told county residents to stay at home for up to three weeks, an unprecedented move intended to limit the county outbreak of the coronavirus.
Here is an updated partial list of what is open and closed in Sonoma as of Thursday afternoon.
Open
Grocery stores, with more limited hours
Pharmacies
Restaurants for takeout and delivery service
Gas stations
Banks and credit unions
Department of Motor Vehicles offices; the state agency is asking law enforcement to 'exercise discretion' for the next 60 days in ticketing drivers with license and vehicle registrations that expire this week. The agency also is asking residents to go to its website before coming into a local branch to determine if services they want can be done online.
Pet stores, with limited hours
Veterinary offices
County parks, picnic areas and campgrounds
Closed
Schools and universities
Bars, taprooms
Restaurants, other than takeout. Call first, many Sonoma locations now offer curbside pickup.
Libraries
Sonoma County Regional Parks: Non-essential park services are suspended but the parks remain open and parking is free at this time.
Sonoma County: Emergency law enforcement and fire services, water and wastewater treatment, emergency road repairs and transit services are continuing. Nonessential services are closed through April 5.
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