California, the first state to shut down due to Covid-19 lifted most of its Covid-19 restrictions Tuesday, June 15.
Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he will lift pandemic executive orders as the state moves Beyond the Blueprint to fully, safely reopen.
“On Tuesday we will fully reopen our economy,” Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) wrote on Twitter. “It’s been a long road, but our future is BRIGHT.”
Gov. Newsom, in the same tweet on Sunday, said California has administered more than 40 million COVID-19 vaccines, which is the most of any state in the U.S.
Additionally, he reported that 72 percent of adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
“Caifornia has made significant progress in the fight against COVID-19, becoming a world leader with nearly 40 million vaccines administered while having the lowest case rates in the entire country,” according to a fact sheet.
“Now, California is moving Beyond the Blueprint to safely fully reopen the economy on June 15 – lifting the restrictions that have played such a significant part of Californians’ lives over the past year by eliminating physical distancing, capacity restrictions, county tier systems, masks for vaccinated Californians, and more,” it added.
RESUMING EVERYDAY LIFE
● Everyday life will feel a lot like before COVID-19. Restaurants, shopping malls, movie theaters, and most everyday places will be open as normal with no capacity limits or social distancing required. The county tier system will also be eliminated entirely.
● Lifting mask requirements for vaccinated Californians. California’s Department of Public Health has updated statewide masking guidance to match the CDC’s guidance, lifting California’s mask requirements for vaccinated individuals starting on June 15.
LIMITED EXCEPTIONS FOR UNIQUE SETTINGS
● Mask requirements for uniquely vulnerable settings. In accordance with CDC guidance, masks will still be required for uniquely vulnerable settings, such as: hospitals, long-term care facilities, homeless shelters, and public transit. ● Public health recommendations for mega events. For indoor events of 5,000 people or more, attendees must confirm proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 status in order to attend. For outdoor events of 10,000 people or more (like concerts, sporting events, festivals, and conventions), it is recommended that attendees confirm proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 status to attend, due to increased risk caused by travel and crowds.
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