Still no hugging. Oak park hills chapel in walnut creek is planning its first Large Service for friday. Up until then, groups of 20 were all that was allowed and before that, eight. When families call now, theyre concerned about whether they can have a funeral or not have a funeral. We are able to comfort them and say yes, you can do it. Reporter the easing of restrictions, easing as some key covid19 numbers in the county moving upward. The rate of people testing positive has risen from 2 in april to 3. 5 this week. Hospitalization and death rates have also spiked. Health Officials Say its impossible to stop all transmission of the virus. But, quote, the Health Orders are intended to prevent a sudden medical search that can overwhelm the local healthcare system. At this time, we believe the current timeline is a safe deliberative approach for our county. Insignia hair salon, opening today walnut creek, the owner says they are taking every precaution. We do want to get the disease, we d