The governor has said that his scheme of pandemic restrictions on businesses and social activity will sunset on June 15 provided there are enough vaccines for everyone and hospitalization rates remain low.
[Ed. Note: Just two more months to flatten the curve. Last time, we promise… Unless…]
by Christian Britschgi
Reason.com
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) today promised a tantalizing, if conditional, end to his scheme of pandemic restrictions on businesses and social activities. Come June 15, the state’s economy will be allowed to completely reopen, provided that there are enough vaccines for everyone over 16 who wants them, and COVID-19 hospitalization rates stay stable and low.
“It is time to turn the page on our tier system and begin looking to fully reopen California’s economy,” said Newsom in a press release. “We can now begin planning for our lives post-pandemic. We will need to remain vigilant, and continue the practices that got us here—wearing masks and getting vaccinated—but the light at the end of this tunnel has never been brighter.”
Today’s announcement still leaves room for a number of public health regulations to remain in place. Its main effect is to establish a clear sunset for the governor’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy.