California COVID-19 News (May 24, 2021)

Office of the Governor

• Governor Newsom Announces New Resource to Make COVID-19 Vaccinations More Convenient for Working Californians (05/20/2021)
  • The Employer Vaccination Toolkit will ease the process for employers to request a workplace clinic or local provider partner, increasing access to COVID-19 vaccines. The toolkit includes vaccine education materials, information on COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave and other guidance for employers.
• Senate Bill No. 7 (approved by Governor 05/20/2021)
  • Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill No. 7, which extended the expedited California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review for key developments and expands the streamlining process to include small-scale housing projects. This will aid the state’s economic recovery, creating more housing and jobs.
• Reopening CA: State Intends to Lift Most Restrictions on Businesses and for Vaccinated Californians
  • Businesses can reopen and vaccinated Californians will be able to get back to an almost normal life when the state lifts its restrictions on economic activity June 15.