California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Jan. 25 lifted harsh restrictions, saying projections of key metrics show the state is doing well against COVID-19.
“We are in a position projecting four weeks forward with a significant decline in the case rates, positivity rates. We are anticipating decline, still more decline in hospitalizations, and more declines in [intensive care] use. And that’s why we’re lifting that stay-at-home order, effective immediately today,” Newsom, a Democrat, told a briefing.
