With some of the highest vaccination rates and lowest COVID-19 incidence in the whole of the U.S., the pandemic is generally under control in California.

Even though the state reported the highest number of daily new cases since January several weeks ago, daily figures are dropping. Therefore, traveling to California should be relatively safe now if you take regular precautions.

Latest updates

September 20 – California reports the lowest COVID-19 positivity rate in the country

California, which was the first state to report 2 million coronavirus cases in December 2020, is now a state with the lowest COVID-19 incidence, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.

On Saturday, September 18, 24.99 new cases were registered per 100,000 inhabitants. Close behind, there is Maryland with 25.34 new infections for every 100,000 people, and New Jersey with 26.74.

On the other hand, Florida is the state with the highest positivity rate – around 262,30 daily new infections per 100,000 people. That is ten times more than the numbers reported in California.

Source: CBS News

August 30 – California reports optimistic COVID-19 trends

The number of daily infections seems to be dropping in California. And according to the state’s health officials, there have been some ‘encouraging’ signs in the recent coronavirus trends. Infections are plateauing in areas with higher vaccination rates, they added.

On the other hand, COVID-19 hospitalizations are still on the rise. However, on Wednesday, August 25, the CDC published a forecast that the hospitalizations are about to stabilize.

Even for the good news, the state’s public health department officials warn that California’s citizens shouldn’t let their guard down. The usual safety measures are still recommended, including masks, social distancing, testing, tracking, and quarantining.

Source: CNN

August 11 – California to require education and healthcare workers to be vaccinated or undergo weekly testing

California is concerned over the new, more contagious Delta variant. On Wednesday (August 11), Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that all teachers and school staff must get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing.

According to NPR News, the same will apply to all health care workers. Therefore, California is the first state in the U.S. to require such measures.

Stats & Current COVID-19 situation in California

In total, California has reported over 4.6 million infections of coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic. 68,106 cases have been mortal.

At the moment, there are 2,090,894 active cases and an average of 10,137 new infections daily.

Vaccination progress in California

As of September 19, 27,939,552 Californians have received at least one dose, while 22,870,134 of them have been fully vaccinated. That is around 57.9% of the population of the Golden State.

COVID-19 hotspots in California

Is it safe to travel to Los Angeles?

Yes, traveling to Los Angeles at the moment is generally safe. The city is open to both domestic and international travelers. But, several rules must be followed. As long as you have been fully vaccinated, you don’t have to undergo quarantine when visiting L.A. Otherwise, you should quarantine for at least 10 days. International visitors must get tested before the beginning of their journey. Also, masks should be worn in all indoor public spaces.

Is it safe to travel to San Francisco?

The same rules apply to San Francisco. Establishments and other economic activities have reopened in San Francisco as well. At the same time, there is no high number of incidences. Traveling to San Francisco is pretty safe. You are also obligated to wear a mask in all indoor public places. If you are not sure, follow the CDC’s travel recommendations.

Why travel to California during COVID?

California is a safety COVID-19 champion. It’s one of the states that has vaccinated most of its citizens so far. Coronavirus cases also remain relatively low.

Besides, there are plenty of natural wonders to see where you are likely to remain COVID-free. From beautiful state parks and forests to surfing spots and camping sites, California is a good option for travelers even in times of the pandemic.

There are no county tiers, capacity limits, or physical distancing requirements. On the other hand, vaccination, masks, disinfecting, and testing are still recommended.

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