California Governor Gavin Newsom Tightens COVID-19 Restrictions In 40 Counties: “We Are Now Moving Backwards Not Forwards”
deadline.comTom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOn Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the number of COVID-19 cases have doubled in the past week, with 10,968 new cases on Monday.
He said that is the fastest rate of rise the state has seen during the pandemic. “We are now seeing community spread throughout the state of California.He revealed that the acceleration of counties moving back through the state’s tiered reopening system that was foreshadowed by California’s HHS secretary, Dr, Mark Ghaly, last week was being implemented. “This is no longer a marathon,” said Newsom, “this is a sprint.”“We are actively discussing this with our local health officials and internally about what we can do with this rapid rate of rise and what we could.
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