Despite surge, counties still favor education over fines for businesses that break Covid-19 rules

Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are nearing the same levels experienced in mid-April, but local public health leaders are still opting for an educational approach when it comes to those businesses that break the rules. Sacramento County has seen 705 new confirmed cases of the virus over the last two weeks, according to data from the California Department of Public Health. The number of hospitalizations hit 73 on June 25, up from 14 on June 1. The highest number of hospitalizations for Covid-19…