California is set to reopen its schools, bars, film studios, and more on June 12

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• The California Department of Public Health announced Friday that schools, bars, restaurants, film and television studios, and more will be allowed to reopen starting June 12.
• This reopening plan also includes popular summer spots like zoos, museums, and campgrounds.
• Professional sporting events will be allowed to return, but live audiences are still banned.
• Citizens are still advised to practice social distancing, and the Governor's Office will distribute approximately 123,000 N95 masks to schools across the state, along with other supplies.
• As of Friday, California has reported over 125,000 positive coronavirus cases, with 4,559 deaths.
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On Friday, California's Department of Public Health released new guidance about the state's COVID-19 reopening plan. According to this new guidance, schools, gyms, bars, and film studios will be allowed to reopen, starting June 12.

This guidance is the latest in California's multi-stage reopening plan. Late last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom's office announced that places of worship could hold services with up to 100 attendees, and stores in Los Angeles County could operate at half-capacity.

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