Thursday, Jun. 10, 2021
Has California in recent days had the lowest coronavirus infection rate in the US?
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.Â
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.
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Sources
- 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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