According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Covid-19 data, California's daily average of new cases outpaces Canada, Spain and Argentina, all nations with similar populations. The forecast for the California health care system's response to Covid-19 is worsening. In preparation for the fallout of additional thousands dying from Covid-19, California activated its "mass fatality" program Tuesday to better coordinate assistance between state and local agencies. California cases were already beginning to rise earlier in November. "Covid-19 cases are surging in San Francisco and across the country.

Source: CNN December 18, 2020 21:30 UTC