1 week from reopening, California seeing one of country's lowest COVID-19 rates

ByABC7.com staff KABC logo
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
California seeing one of country's lowest COVID-19 rates
One week away from the state reopening, California is boasting one of the lowest COVID-19 rates in the country.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- One week away from the state reopening, California is boasting one of the lowest COVID-19 rates in the country.

The Golden State is tied with Nebraska for the third lowest among all states.

According to the CDC, California's seven-day case rate per 100,000 people is 11.

Vermont comes in first with a 6.9 per 100,000 rate, while South Dakota is second at 9.2

California is planning to lift restrictions on capacity at businesses and limits on other activities on June 15.