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Since Sept. 3, transfers from hospitals in the San Joaquin Valley to hospitals throughout the state have been required when clinically appropriate and capable as determined by the hospital leadership and Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator (MHOAC). This is in place until at least today, Sept. 9. If the San Joaquin Valley continues to remain under 10% ICU capacity for three consecutive days, the requirement for hospitals outside the San Joaquin Valley to accept patients will be extended for another seven-day period under the health order.