COVID-19 cases down across California because of several factors
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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed Sunday that COVID-19 cases are going down statewide. Newsom pointed to a month ago when there were 20,000 new coronavirus cases being reported. On Sunday, there were 6,760.
California s 7-day positivity rate, or the percentage of performed coronavirus tests that are positive, was at 9.3% one month ago. Sunday, the number was at 3.1%.
Hospitalizations are also down 41% across the state, and down 38% in California ICU wings.
Doctor Christopher Colwell, chief of the emergency department at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, feels hopeful as he notices a decline in COVID-19 cases.
Matt Hancock outlined the cost of the UK s Government s quarantine package (Image: EXPRESS)
He added: People will need to remain in their rooms and of course they will not be allowed to mix with other guests. There will be visible security in place to ensure compliance as well as the necessary support.
During his statement, the Health Secretary also outlined that the UK has administered over 12 million vaccines.
The UK Government is on track to hit its target of vaccinating 15 million people by the middle of February.
Andrew Neil reveals France has vaccinated only 351 people
On Tuesday morning, travel expert Simon Calder told ITV s Good Morning Britain that the UK Government s decision to tighten border restrictions will not make a difference.
| UPDATED: 09:00, Wed, Feb 17, 2021
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