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How California kept ahead of the curve

Byindianadmin

Apr 16, 2020
How California kept ahead of the curve

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California has stayed ahead of the curve.

More than 24,424 people have checked positive for coronavirus in California and 821 individuals have passed away.

But considering the alarming forecast made by Guv Gavin Newsom in March that up to 25 million Californians could be infected with coronavirus, the scenario in California has actually been remarkably well controlled.

The University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Assessment predicted in March that more than 6,000 people in California would pass away of coronavirus.

The state acted early

California was the very first place in the United States to provide shelter in location orders.

The statewide order followed comparable ones issued on 16 March by numerous Bay Location counties and cities – including San Francisco.

Citizens were prompted to remain house and only go to vital businesses, like grocery stores and drug stores, when necessary.

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Street banners in San Francisco boast that the city is “ahead of the curve” on dealing with Covid-19

However can a day or 2 actually make that much difference? “Oh yes,” said Dr Neha Nanda, the medical director of infection prevention and anti

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