California to Lift Most of State’s COVID-19 Rules

California to Lift Most of State’s COVID-19 Rules
California Gov. Gavin Newsom looks on during a news conference at San Francisco General Hospital in San Francisco, Calif., on June 10, 2021. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order that will lift most of the state’s coronavirus rules.

The order Newsom signed Friday takes effect Tuesday. It will end the state’s stay-at-home order and its various amendments. Starting Tuesday, there will be no capacity limits or physical distancing requirements for businesses. Fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places.