Whoa.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called for those 65 years and older as well as those with chronic conditions to isolate at home:
Gov. Gavin Newsom: “We are calling for the home isolation of all seniors in the state of California.” That’s everyone 65 years and older. Also “all those with chronic conditions.”
— Lois Beckett (@loisbeckett) March 15, 2020
This is a lot of people:
Newsom also calling on all seniors 65+ and those with chronic conditions to home isolate.
There are more than 5 million people in California who are older than 65.
— Musadiq Bidar (@Bidar411) March 15, 2020
So, no campaigning in California? And what about celebrities?
California Gov. Newsom calls for home confinement of those 65 years and above. Just a friendly reminder:
President Trump: 73 years old
Bernie Biden: 77 years old
Bernie Sanders: 78 years old— Ben Bergman (@thebenbergman) March 15, 2020
He also called on bars, nightclubs, wineries and breweries to shut down:
#BREAKING – Governor Newsom calling on all CA bars, nightclubs, wineries, breweries to shut down for the time being. Restaurants encouraged to stay open to provide hot & prepared meals for those who don’t have access to kitchens. Social distancing highly rec. #Coronavirus
— Alexandria Hernandez (@AlexandriaKTLA) March 15, 2020
At this point, this is guidance and not an order:
This is "guidance" but Newsom said he's confident it will be ordered by cities and counties, as happened with earlier the governor's guidelines that non-essential events with more than 250 people be canceled.
— Ryan Hagen (@rmhagen) March 15, 2020
Restaurants will stay open for now:
On restaurants, "more nuanced" situation. Don't believe it's necessary to close now.
— Jacob Fischler (@fischlerCQ) March 15, 2020
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But he’s asking restaurants to cut occupancy in half and to continue fulfilling carry-out orders:
California Gov. Newsom orders:
– Hone isolation for those 65+#
– Bars, nightclubs, wineries to close.
– Restaurants must cut occupancy by 50% (preserving takeout).Who wants to bet this gets expanded by Wednesday?
— Wilson Walker (@WilsonKPIX) March 15, 2020
The “guidance” could become an order if businesses don’t comply:
Newsom adds he could very easily make them official which would bring the power of enforcement from the state, but says he doesn't believe this will be necessary…
— Jory Rand (@ABC7Jory) March 15, 2020
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Related:
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine orders all bars and restaurants closed starting at 9PM tonight, carry-out and delivery only https://t.co/6450PkNCsd
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) March 15, 2020
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