California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced a target date for fully reopening the economy as more Californians get COVID-19 vaccines and hospitalization rates continue to decline.

The whole state will move into this phase June 15 if two criteria are met;- one,  If vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and the other, the older who want the vaccine, and if hospitalization rates are stable and low.

The governed announced, "This is a big day in terms of the pandemic... We will be moving beyond the blueprint and getting rid of coloured tiers, moving past the dimmer switch.  "Getting rid of the blueprint as you know it today. That's on June 15 if we continue our good work," Newsom was quoted as saying at the news conference.

"We will need to remain vigilant, and continue the practices that got us here - wearing masks and getting vaccinated - but the light at the end of this tunnel has never been brighter." California, one of the hardest-hit US states by the pandemic, has so far reported 3,583,830 coronavirus cases and 58,541 deaths. He added.

California is set to surpass more than 20 million vaccine doses administered, including 4 million in the state's hardest-hit communities, according to the state government.

Easter Terror attack 2019: Radical cleric identified as the mastermind of the deadly terror attacks

Sri Lankan President imposes immediate ban on palm oil import

Pak FM says India and Pakistan cannot afford to engage in an all-out war