Top California Health Official Resigns Amid Questions About COVID-19 Data

California Department of Public Health Director and State Health Officer Dr. Sonia Angell speaks at a press conference in Sacramento, Calif., on Feb. 27, 2020. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

California’s public health director resigned Aug. 9 as state officials struggle to deal with a computer system failure that led to inaccurate COVID-19 case numbers.

Dr. Sonia Angell announced her departure in a message to colleagues. She didn’t give a reason for her resignation but mentioned the pandemic.