Interesting about the difference between NY and California.
I think it’s probably because Californians are likely in better health.
I don't believe there is any town in California that rivals the population density as New York City. Also not having a subway system had to help.
And a third possible factor is that there was some late season flu bug that went through California in November - and perhaps it was an early variation of the Wuhan Flu.
All of that being said, there is not excuse for Governor Newsom having shutdown the State, and keeping it shutdown. This is strictly politics - ruin the economy, get people hooked on welfare, and try to blame it on President Trump. Inexcusable. These Democrats care nothing about creating human misery, if it gives them a chance to grab power.
No
Subways
Way less density
More sunshine
Mass transit. Density.