Strictest COVID-19 control still in effect in California

Outdoor dining areas that occupy parking lots are seen on a business street in Burlingame, California, the United States, Feb. 25, 2021. Burlingame City sits in San Mateo County where the purple tier, or the strictest control in California, is still in effect. Business activities are prohibited or subject to stringent limits, and restaurants are only allowed to provide services of outdoor dining or takeout. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)