Select businesses across California may open as early as Friday as the state prepares to enter phase two of its COVID-19 recovery plan.California Gov.
Gavin Newsom announced the news Monday from Sacramento, where he called it "a very positive sign" that's only being announced now "for one reason — the data says it can happen."Businesses that fall into a "low-risk" category, and will thus be allowed to open Friday, include expanded retail (with curbside pickup) and associated manufacturing and supply chains that support those businesses.
Cited as examples in those categories are bookstores, clothing stores, florists and sporting goods stores, per Dr. Sonia Y.