All 40 million residents of California were Thursday ordered to stay at home indefinitely in a bid to battle the coronavirus pandemic in the nation’s most populous state.
“There is a recognition of our interdependence that requires of this moment that we direct a statewide order for people to stay at home,” he said.California has been among the worst hit by the virus, with at least 18 confirmed deaths so far, according to a Johns Hopkins University tally.Although a mandatory executive order, the measure will likely not be enforced by police, Newsom said.
Gas stations, pharmacies, banks and laundry services all count as “critical infrastructure” and will remain open.In a letter to US President Donald Trump Wednesday requesting federal help, Newsom had warned that cases were doubling every four days in some parts of the state. In addition to the isolation order, university dormitories, hotels and motels were being leased to provide more space.
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