Watch: Gov. Gavin Newsom gives update on COVID-19, California wildfires

Gov. Gavin Newsom gave an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and California wildfires Friday at noon.

You can watch a recording of the livestream here:

Newsom said Monday that Californians can expect an update this week on reopening guidance for counties that show improvement in their coronavirus infection rates and other measures, including testing rates.

Data from the California Department of Public Health shows the virus has infected more than 680,000 Californians and killed 12,550. Newsom and other officials reported improving hospitalization rates in recent weeks, an indication the state is having some success fighting the virus.

This story was originally published August 28, 2020 at 11:37 AM.