Imperial County welcomes change in COVID restrictions
Locals share their thoughts on moving to the red tier - News 11 s Arlette Yousif reports
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Imperial County has graduated to the red tier, also known as the substantial tier. This step in the right direction is thanks to COVID numbers in the county averaging around 2,500 for the second week in a row.
Business is almost as usual, though Fortune Garden in El Centro is still only serving carry-out. Restaurants are now allowed to open indoor dining at 25 percent capacity.
Retails stores can now operate at 50 percent capacity, instead of 25 percent. One local business manager says it s good for business.