Meanwhile in California, police are fielding 9-1-1 calls from people reporting coughing neighbors

Some Coachella Valley police departments say they've started fielding 911 reports from concerned callers convinced a neighbor's overly loud sneeze or hacking cough is proof the person has the virus.https://t.co/gRbXE8BOGn

— Shane Newell (@journoshane) March 16, 2020

Here’s one example:

Riverside County police officers have seen their 15th instance of people reporting coughing neighbors to authorities, according to the Desert Sun. The Coachella Valley, Cathedral City, and Palm Springs departments have all been receiving calls from residents concerned their neighbors have the coronavirus because they heard them sneeze or cough.

Just wow.

The growing belief that calling 911 is a universal panacea for all woes is rather depressing. I think we all used to be more self-aware, self-capable, and sensible. See : In California: Millions locked down; 911 gets calls about neighbors coughing https://t.co/TaqNX3hJ2Q DR pic.twitter.com/yZH3vCDUb9

— The Travel Insider (@thetvlinsider) March 19, 2020

"Hello, 911? My neighbor is coughing." ?https://t.co/uuzS0eJwuA

— The Registry Report (@RegistryReport) March 17, 2020

You can’t make this stuff up.

Big Brother's favorite state never disappoints. https://t.co/WbGVnXLDhw

— Anna James Zeigler (@ajzeigler) March 19, 2020

that's the spirit @GavinNewsom is looking for here in California. Next up, social credit score.

— Big Al (@ken_bourgault) March 19, 2020

The rest of the country is trying to find ways to help their sick neighbors. CA residents want them removed? Hmmm

— TVinChi (@TVinDall) March 19, 2020

Seriously people ? This virus really brings out the nutjobs doesn’t it ? https://t.co/xRcPR0mWiZ

— Smokey1954 (@Ajax2847) March 19, 2020

disband California https://t.co/LGlvxXTB9I

— Seth Mandel (@SethAMandel) March 19, 2020

Yikes!! 1984 ish.

— The Girl ⭐??⭐??⭐?? (@litmom45) March 19, 2020

"Red flag laws would NEVER be abused!" https://t.co/KGGNJJkm1g

— RBe (@RBPundit) March 19, 2020

Not at all! *Eye roll*