California to Begin Reopening<br />Non-Essential Businesses on Friday California Governor Gavin Newsom detailed<br />the state’s plan to begin executing a phased exit<br />from social distancing-enacted policies. The state’s nearly 40 million residents <br />have been on lockdown since March 19. According to Newsom’s plan, some “lower risk”<br />non-essential businesses will be able to start reopening<br />for curbside pickup services as early as Friday. These businesses include compliant<br />clothing stores, bookstores, music/toy stores,<br />florists and sporting good stores. Businesses reopening will be closely monitored,<br />with local health officials responsible for giving the go-ahead. Some counties may also be allowed to relax their social<br />distancing requirements, as long as they are prepared to<br />implement adequate testing/tracing programs. They must also have the ability<br />to protect especially vulnerable<br />populations, such as the elderly,<br />homeless and incarcerated. Gavin Newsom
