Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterCalifornia lifted the statewide stay-at-home orders on Monday, allowing counties to retake control of COVID-19 restrictions, and potentially allowing for the return of outdoor dining in parts of the state.The California Department of Public Health cited “positive signs” that the virus is spreading more slowly across the state.
But it also warned that the pandemic is far from over, and advised Californians to continue to wear masks and avoid gatherings.The state has struggled to distribute its vaccine supply, ranking behind all other states in the percentage of vaccine distributed.Gov.
Gavin Newsom imposed the regional stay-at-home order on Dec. 3, citing dwindling capacity in hospital intensive care units in.
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