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Has California in recent days had the lowest coronavirus infection rate in the US?

By Lisa Freedland
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According to Centers for Disease Control data, California as of June 9, 2021, had the lowest level of coronavirus infections of all 50 states. In the previous seven days the state recorded 10.4 cases per 100,000 people, slightly lower than second-best South Dakota at 10.5. In the week to June 4, infections in California dropped 52%.

Three U.S. territories in the Pacific reported no cases at all.

California ranks among the top 20 states for vaccination rates, with 100,638 vaccine doses administered per 100,000 residents. The state has been in a process of gradual reopening, based on counties’ case and test positivity rates. 

On June 15, California is set to update its mask mandate, relaxing requirements for vaccinated people in many circumstances in line with recent CDC guidance.

This fact brief is responsive to conversations such as this one.
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Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 cases, deaths, and laboratory testing
Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 vaccinations in the US
Centers for Disease Control California: State synopsis
State of California About COVID-19 restrictions
State of California Guidance for the use of face coverings
San Francisco Chronicle California going with honor system for post-June 15 masking rules
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