California Adopts Nation's 1st 'Endemic' Virus Policy

California is adopting a new approach to manage the pandemic, focusing on living with the virus using a toolkit called SMARTER. This includes vaccinations, education, and treatments, while keeping schools open. Concerns remain for the immunocompromised and unvaccinated as new variants emerge. The strategy emphasizes preparedness and adaptation without resorting to lockdowns.

What is the main focus of California's new approach to the pandemic?

• Eliminating all restrictions immediately

• Living with the virus using a strategic toolkit

• Ignoring the virus and returning to normal

• Implementing stricter lockdowns

Which of the following is NOT part of the 'SMARTER' toolkit mentioned by Governor Newsom?

• Vaccination

• Education

• Travel bans

• Mask mandates

What does Governor Newsom suggest about mask mandates in California?

• They will never be reinstated

• They are only for healthcare workers

• They expired and may return if necessary

• They are mandatory indefinitely

How does the new approach address the emergence of new variants?

• By focusing only on the current variant

• By ignoring them completely

• By expecting them and using available tools

• By shutting down the economy

What is the primary goal of the new strategy regarding future variants?

• To prepare and adapt without frequent lockdowns

• To avoid any new variants

• To eliminate the virus entirely

• To focus only on vaccination