Watch: Gavin Newsom gives update on California school reopenings

Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to Sonoma County on Wednesday to discuss school reopenings as California COVID-19 rates continue to fall. You can watch the news conference below:

The vast majority of California’s schools are now open or expected to reopen in the next few weeks, the governor’s office says. Newsom highlighted upcoming goals when he spoke at an elementary school at noon.

California has, so far, administered more than 23 million vaccines. Earlier this year, Newsom signed a $6.6 billion reopening package to fund safety measures for in-person instruction and expanded learning opportunities. The administration has also moved to prioritize vaccines for school teachers and educators, as well as provide testing and PPE to schools.