Topic: Mark Ghaly

California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly reported a stabilization in COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU numbers. The state recently surpassed 3 million total cases and 35,000 deaths. Ghaly attributed the improving metrics to the regional stay-at-home orders implemented by Governor Gavin Newsom during the winter holiday season.

California health officials admit that closing outdoor dining is a strategy to keep people at home rather than a reflection of the safety of the activity itself. A hot mic recording from Ontario, Canada, captures health officials admitting they simply read whatever numbers are written for them.