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The COVID-19 pandemic in California began earlier than in some other parts of the United States. Ten of the first 20 confirmed COVID-19 infections in the United States were detected in California , and the first infection was confirmed on January 26, 2020.
In California, Latin-American individuals represent 54% of total COVID-19 cases but make up only 39% of the population. [ 140 ] June 18: Governor Newsom orders a state-wide mask mandate due to rising number of cases and deaths, requiring to wear masks or other coverings in most public spaces with a few exceptions.
On March 4, the governor declared a state of emergency after the first death in California attributable to coronavirus occurred in Placer County. [12] [13] [14] On March 12, Newsom announced that mass gatherings (over 250 people) and social gatherings (more than 10 people) were banned until the end of March. [15]
The state of emergency has been in effect for more than two years.
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The timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic lists the articles containing the chronology and epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2, [1] the virus that causes the coronavirus disease 2019 and is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. The first human cases of COVID-19 occurred in Wuhan, People's Republic of China, on or about 17 November 2019. [2]
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The governor's office summarized 19 provisions in executive orders that will be immediately terminated, including requirements that all state-owned properties be made available for emergency use.