Maybe because daily cases and daily deaths are down considerably and more than one third of California have begun vaccination. Then you have Texas who is at th

Maybe because daily cases and daily deaths are down considerably and more than one third of California have begun vaccination. Then you have Texas who is at the same point with just about 30% that have begun vaccination. And hosting outdoor events for 40.000 people. Given that more and more people will be vaccinated from now on, it doesn't seem reckless to open up now. The experts do recommend 85% vaccinated which is probably a good number, but it does seem that reopening fully can happen a lot sooner. Source: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/usa/california/ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/usa/california/ https://www.latimes.com/projects/california-coronavirus-cases-tracking-outbreak/covid-19-vaccines-distribution/ https://www.latimes.com/projects/california-coronavirus-case... https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-12-26/covid-19-vaccines-herd-immunity-challenges https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-12-26/covid-...