[chrisk]

I agree in every possible way.
1) The numbers in SCC are fantastic!
2) More widespread adoption of masks probably helped
3) It feels like it's around time to slowly, carefully continue to loosen the SCC Shelter-In-Place. Technically, it's already started and is all part of a continuum as SCC already added construction work and a few additional outdoor recreational activities like golf.
4) I definitely agree we should consider economic suffering, but also to me there are some very low hanging fruit that are very safe (like more outdoor recreational activities).
5) Additionally, some freedoms have been curtailed where I feel restrictions are no longer required. In particular:
i) SJPD recently disagreed with SCCDPH because the SCCDPH says that a decorated birthday car caravan 100 feet in front of a child's home violates the shelter-in-place because it is not an "essential" trip. SJPD thought it was OK, SCCDPH said it was not. I think they no longer need to limit trips to "essential" ones so long as all rules are met in terms of spacing, no gatherings, and only permitted businesses. It should be permissible for me to drive 3 miles even if it's not for a permitted essential activity as long as I stay outdoors. I should be able to sit in a park (according to the current county order, we can leave our homes to go to a park to exercise, but technically, lying in the grass, sunbathing, or picnicking would be neither exercise nor an essential activity).

ii) SCC residents should be permitted to drive outside of their county for non-essential trips for activities that are outdoors. Denying a person's right to leave their county is a big deal and should be lifted as early as it is safe to do so. While people still should not be able to go to any store they want, or get a haircut, or go to a concert or a rodeo or a party or other gathering, I should be able to get take-out from San Mateo County or go to a park in Santa Cruz County so long as all spacing, crowding and all other requirements are met. (Technically, both of these activities are violations of the current county order because I would be leaving my county for a non-essential activity).

Regarding Santa Clara County relaxing essential travel rules, San Mateo County limits driving to less than 10 miles from home for recreation so that would place severe restrictions of SC County residents. Also Santa Cruz is limiting beach access to certain hours inconvenient to out-of-county residents and are considering limiting parking near beaches.

[chrisk]

I agree in every possible way.
1) The numbers in SCC are fantastic!
2) More widespread adoption of masks probably helped
3) It feels like it's around time to slowly, carefully continue to loosen the SCC Shelter-In-Place. Technically, it's already started and is all part of a continuum as SCC already added construction work and a few additional outdoor recreational activities like golf.
4) I definitely agree we should consider economic suffering, but also to me there are some very low hanging fruit that are very safe (like more outdoor recreational activities).
5) Additionally, some freedoms have been curtailed where I feel restrictions are no longer required. In particular:
i) SJPD recently disagreed with SCCDPH because the SCCDPH says that a decorated birthday car caravan 100 feet in front of a child's home violates the shelter-in-place because it is not an "essential" trip. SJPD thought it was OK, SCCDPH said it was not. I think they no longer need to limit trips to "essential" ones so long as all rules are met in terms of spacing, no gatherings, and only permitted businesses. It should be permissible for me to drive 3 miles even if it's not for a permitted essential activity as long as I stay outdoors. I should be able to sit in a park (according to the current county order, we can leave our homes to go to a park to exercise, but technically, lying in the grass, sunbathing, or picnicking would be neither exercise nor an essential activity).

ii) SCC residents should be permitted to drive outside of their county for non-essential trips for activities that are outdoors. Denying a person's right to leave their county is a big deal and should be lifted as early as it is safe to do so. While people still should not be able to go to any store they want, or get a haircut, or go to a concert or a rodeo or a party or other gathering, I should be able to get take-out from San Mateo County or go to a park in Santa Cruz County so long as all spacing, crowding and all other requirements are met. (Technically, both of these activities are violations of the current county order because I would be leaving my county for a non-essential activity).

Regarding Santa Clara County relaxing essential travel rules, San Mateo County limits driving to less than 10 miles from home for recreation so that would place severe restrictions of SC County residents. Also Santa Cruz is limiting beach access to certain hours inconvenient to out-of-county residents and are considering limiting parking near beaches.