Governor Gavin Newsome has announced a plan that uses six key indicators to be considered before modifying the stay-at-home order.

The Governor acknowledged the progress being made in flattening the curve and the increased preparedness of the state's health care system but said that any modifying of the stay-at-home order must be done using a gradual , science-based and data-driven formula. 

The six indicators California will use for modifying the order are:

* The ability to monitor and protect our communities through testing , contact tracing , isolating , and supporting those people who are positive or exposed;

* The ability to prevent infection in people who are at risk for more severe COVID-19;

* The ability of the hospital and health systems to handle surges;

* The ability to develop therapeutics to meet the demand;

* The ability of businesses , schools , and child care facilities to support physical distancing; and

* The ability to determine when to reinstitute certain measures , such as the stay-at-home orders if necessary.

Governor Newsome said , " While Californians have stepped up in a big way to flatten the curve and buy us time to prepare to fight the virus , at some point in the future we will need to modify our stay-at-home order". The governor gave no precise timeline for any modifications but said that the six indicators will be used as the framework for making that decision.