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Luke Money
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In dramatic turnaround, California now has the lowest coronavirus case rate in the U.S.
Over the last week, California has reported an average of 1,901 new cases per day, a 34% decrease from two weeks ago, according to data compiled by The Times.
Posted inVaccine Watch
California’s COVID-19 vaccination pace slowed after Johnson & Johnson pause
Doses given were down about 16% from a statewide peak of nearly 400,000 a week, a number recorded two days before officials sought a halt to J&J shots.
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California’s coronavirus case rate now the lowest in the continental U.S.
California’s latest seven-day new case rate — 40.3 per 100,000 people — is dramatically lower than the nationwide rate of 135.3 over that same time period.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Santa Cruz County on track to be among first to enter yellow tier: Here’s what will change
Currently only three of California’s 58 counties are in the yellow tier, and Santa Cruz is one of just five counties in the orange tier that have met yellow tier requirements and could make the move to yellow next week.
Posted inVaccine Watch
One-quarter of Californians now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Still, California ranks 32nd among all states in the proportion of its population that’s considered fully vaccinated, according to the CDC.
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Half of eligible Californians at least partially vaccinated, state says
More than half of Californians 18 and older have been at least partially vaccinated, according to CDC data.
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Will Johnson & Johnson woes make it harder to get COVID-19 vaccine in California?
California and Los Angeles officials say they don’t expect the Johnson & Johnson stoppage will make it harder right away to get a COVID vaccine.
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California pauses use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine over ‘extremely rare’ blood clot concerns
In making the announcement, Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state is vaccinating more than 3 million people a week and is “still on track to fully reopen” the economy on June 15.
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California remains optimistic on COVID-19 recovery despite pausing J&J vaccine use
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
