It's worth noting for those not in the USA that California is a massive state with nearly 40 million residents. It's bigger than a lot of countries. Just by itself, it would be the 5th largest...
It's worth noting for those not in the USA that California is a massive state with nearly 40 million residents. It's bigger than a lot of countries. Just by itself, it would be the 5th largest economy in the world.
Modoc County, in the northeastern corner of California, is one of the least-populated counties in the state, with fewer than 9,000 residents. It plans to allow all businesses, schools and churches to reopen starting Friday, as long as people stay six feet apart, according to a statement signed by the county health officer, sheriff-coroner, chair of the Board of Supervisors, and other county officials.
Modoc County is one of four California counties that have not reported a single case of coronavirus infection.
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“This is a plan, this is not an order,” the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. “This is simply what we are proposing that is eligible to open if preventative measures are possible. We want the option to be given to business owners so that when they feel the time is right, they can make that decision. ... We need to do this in a smart and strategic way to keep us all healthy.”
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Elected officials in Butte, Glenn, Tehama, Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties in Northern California are among those who have asked Newsom to ease restrictions.
It's worth noting for those not in the USA that California is a massive state with nearly 40 million residents. It's bigger than a lot of countries. Just by itself, it would be the 5th largest economy in the world.
While it is often seen as a bastion of liberals, the northern part of the state is actually extremely conservative (which is where this is taking place).
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