In another milestone for reopening the Southern California economy, Orange County is now within striking distance of its widest reopening based on the state’s four-tiered, color-coded blueprint. AdvertisementOrange County has been in the orange tier since March 29, when it and Los Angeles County advanced at the same time. Los Angeles fully entered the yellow tier last week, allowing for the broadest reopening of the economy since the pandemic began more than a year ago. It is the first county in Southern California to reach the yellow tier since the reopening criteria were established last summer. Ventura County has a rate of 2.3; San Bernardino County, 2.5; and Riverside County, 2.7.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 11, 2021 18:59 UTC