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President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate Javier Becerra as health secretary, making him the first Latino to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Biden also selected Dr. Rochelle Walensky to direct the CDC. A COVID-19 relief bill, worth $908 billion, is expected to be unveiled, focusing on aiding small businesses and the unemployed, but excluding direct stimulus payments. California has implemented new stay-at-home orders due to rising COVID-19 cases, with Governor Gavin Newsom threatening to withhold funds from non-compliant local governments.

Who has been nominated by President Elect Joe Biden to be his health secretary?

What is expected to happen tomorrow regarding President Elect Biden's announcements?

What is the amount of the bipartisan COVID-19 relief package being discussed?

What new restrictions have been implemented in California regarding COVID-19?

What consequences did California Governor Gavin Newsom threaten for local governments?