(When will the Pandemic end)....Or at least, when will the Pandemic

be lowered to epidemic? That is a question only the Center for desease control and prevention can answer. And, they do not appear ready to answer the question. In the State of California, The COVID 19 State of Emergency will end February 28, 2023. Governor Gavin Newsom made that announcement recently. It making the announcement, the Governor said the plan charts the path to phasing out one of the most effective and necessary tools that california has used to combat COVID 19. He said this timeline gives the health care system needed flexibility to handle any potential surge that may occur after the holidays in January and February, in addition to providing state and local partners the time needed to prepare for this phaseout and set themselves up for success afterwards. The decision is based on the dramatic reduction of hospitalizations and deaths due to the state's vaccination and public health efforts. Newsom said California has the tools needed to continue fighting COVID 19 when the State of Emergency terminates at the end of February.