Watch: Gov. Gavin Newsom gives COVID-19 update at new vaccine site in Los Angeles

Gov. Gavin Newsom will gave a COVID-19 update today at a new vaccine site in Los Angeles, according to his office.

Watch a recording of the press conference here:

Over the last month, coronavirus infection rates have fallen in California. The COVID-19 test positivity rate has dropped from 12.9% to 4.3% in that time, and the number of coronavirus patients in intensive care units has dropped by almost half, according to California Department of Public Health data.

The state has reported administering more than 6.1 million vaccines, although county officials say the state’s totals reflect an undercount for many regions.

On Monday, the Newsom administration handed over some of its vaccine distribution efforts to insurance company Blue Shield under a $15 million contract released that afternoon. The Oakland-based company is not supposed to profit from its new role helping lead the state’s vaccination campaign, but experts say the contract could benefit Blue Shield in the long run by deepening its relationship with the governor.

This story was originally published February 16, 2021 at 10:54 AM with the headline "Watch: Gov. Gavin Newsom gives COVID-19 update at new vaccine site in Los Angeles."