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California Governor Orders Radical Changes to Daily Life California Governor Orders Radical Changes to Daily Life
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On Sunday afternoon, Gov. Gavin Newsom capped a gloomy weekend by issuing sweeping new guidelines in an effort to head off the spread of the coronavirus in the nation’s most populous state.On Sunday afternoon, Gov. Gavin Newsom capped a gloomy weekend by issuing sweeping new guidelines in an effort to head off the spread of the coronavirus in the nation’s most populous state.
He told anyone 65 or older and anyone with chronic health conditions to isolate themselves at home.He told anyone 65 or older and anyone with chronic health conditions to isolate themselves at home.
“Bars, nightclubs, wineries, brew pubs and the like” should close, he said. All restaurants, he said, should halve their capacity and keep customers at least six feet from one another.“Bars, nightclubs, wineries, brew pubs and the like” should close, he said. All restaurants, he said, should halve their capacity and keep customers at least six feet from one another.
The governor said there were no enforcement measures attached, yet — but those could come if people do not adhere to the guidelines.The governor said there were no enforcement measures attached, yet — but those could come if people do not adhere to the guidelines.
[Here’s the state’s page with links to containment guidelines for various situations.][Here’s the state’s page with links to containment guidelines for various situations.]
The new measures came in the midst of a fast-moving pandemic, which has killed thousands around the globe.The new measures came in the midst of a fast-moving pandemic, which has killed thousands around the globe.
Federal officials on Sunday recommended that all gatherings of 50 or more people nationwide be canceled or postponed for eight weeks.Federal officials on Sunday recommended that all gatherings of 50 or more people nationwide be canceled or postponed for eight weeks.
[Read the latest updates from around the world here.][Read the latest updates from around the world here.]
In California, as of Sunday afternoon, Mr. Newsom said there had been six deaths linked to the virus. The state had 419 confirmed cases, according to data compiled by The New York Times.In California, as of Sunday afternoon, Mr. Newsom said there had been six deaths linked to the virus. The state had 419 confirmed cases, according to data compiled by The New York Times.
Roughly 8,300 tests for the virus had been administered in California, Mr. Newsom said, and health officials were working to ramp up that number.Roughly 8,300 tests for the virus had been administered in California, Mr. Newsom said, and health officials were working to ramp up that number.
He highlighted a pilot partnership with Verily, a subsidiary of Google’s parent company, to help figure out which people should be tested, and to direct them to mobile testing sites around the Bay Area.He highlighted a pilot partnership with Verily, a subsidiary of Google’s parent company, to help figure out which people should be tested, and to direct them to mobile testing sites around the Bay Area.
[Read more about how President Trump oversold Verily’s promise as a fix for the crisis.][Read more about how President Trump oversold Verily’s promise as a fix for the crisis.]
Already, Mr. Newsom said, more than half of California’s school districts have announced they’ll be closed today. Those closures will affect roughly 80 percent of the state’s schoolchildren.Already, Mr. Newsom said, more than half of California’s school districts have announced they’ll be closed today. Those closures will affect roughly 80 percent of the state’s schoolchildren.
He emphasized that he was working with leaders around the state to implement complicated plans to ensure that all of those children are fed as usual, and that their parents are able to make whatever adjustments they need to make, without suffering economic consequences.He emphasized that he was working with leaders around the state to implement complicated plans to ensure that all of those children are fed as usual, and that their parents are able to make whatever adjustments they need to make, without suffering economic consequences.
The state was negotiating to reopen shuttered hospitals in anticipation of a likely surge of demand for hospital beds, Mr. Newsom said.The state was negotiating to reopen shuttered hospitals in anticipation of a likely surge of demand for hospital beds, Mr. Newsom said.
[Here’s a look at the workers at the greatest risk of infection.][Here’s a look at the workers at the greatest risk of infection.]
He added that the state was working to move as many people as possible living on the streets or in homeless encampments into empty hotels or trailers.He added that the state was working to move as many people as possible living on the streets or in homeless encampments into empty hotels or trailers.
Finally, as calls rose for lawmakers to figure out a way to halt evictions, Mr. Newsom told reporters that he’d have an answer on Monday afternoon.Finally, as calls rose for lawmakers to figure out a way to halt evictions, Mr. Newsom told reporters that he’d have an answer on Monday afternoon.
Los Angeles’s mayor, Eric Garcetti, took the restrictions a step further, ordering all restaurants in the city of 4 million to close, except for delivery and takeout, starting at midnight last night, until at least March 31.Los Angeles’s mayor, Eric Garcetti, took the restrictions a step further, ordering all restaurants in the city of 4 million to close, except for delivery and takeout, starting at midnight last night, until at least March 31.
He also ordered movie theaters, gyms, fitness studios and other retail businesses to shutter during that time. Grocers, banks and pharmacies will be exempt from the restrictions.He also ordered movie theaters, gyms, fitness studios and other retail businesses to shutter during that time. Grocers, banks and pharmacies will be exempt from the restrictions.
Mr. Garcetti said in an address broadcast on Facebook that he’d seen some Angelenos not taking proper precautions or dismissing the crisis on the basis of misinformation.Mr. Garcetti said in an address broadcast on Facebook that he’d seen some Angelenos not taking proper precautions or dismissing the crisis on the basis of misinformation.
“I want to stress we’ve not taken these steps lightly,” he said. “When they feel right, it’s too late.”“I want to stress we’ve not taken these steps lightly,” he said. “When they feel right, it’s too late.”
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He pleaded with residents not to panic-buy groceries or other supplies and announced a moratorium on evictions — a moratorium he said he asked city staff members to work to expand to commercial renters as well as residential tenants.He pleaded with residents not to panic-buy groceries or other supplies and announced a moratorium on evictions — a moratorium he said he asked city staff members to work to expand to commercial renters as well as residential tenants.
“The work we do today will have an impact on those we love and the city’s history,” he said.“The work we do today will have an impact on those we love and the city’s history,” he said.
My colleague Dana Goldstein reported that educators are dealing with the challenges of virtual learning.My colleague Dana Goldstein reported that educators are dealing with the challenges of virtual learning.
Many students come from homes where even connecting to the internet can be a hurdle, and for younger children, necessary adult help on the other end of the online connection can be hard to come by if parents still have to report to work.Many students come from homes where even connecting to the internet can be a hurdle, and for younger children, necessary adult help on the other end of the online connection can be hard to come by if parents still have to report to work.
Still, experts in remote learning advised schools to make sure parents can text teachers for help. Here’s the full story.Still, experts in remote learning advised schools to make sure parents can text teachers for help. Here’s the full story.
Our Parenting site has lots of resources and answers to questions about what happens if your child’s school is closed.Our Parenting site has lots of resources and answers to questions about what happens if your child’s school is closed.
The governor on Friday signed an executive order directing schools to use state funding to pay for distance learning and to continue providing school meals.The governor on Friday signed an executive order directing schools to use state funding to pay for distance learning and to continue providing school meals.
California officials have emphasized that people may be eligible for unemployment insurance if they can’t work because their child’s school is closed. Here’s more information from the state.California officials have emphasized that people may be eligible for unemployment insurance if they can’t work because their child’s school is closed. Here’s more information from the state.
Please share your experiences: If your child’s school is closed, tell us how you’re coping. Have you come across any tips or tricks that have been helpful? Email us at CAtoday@nytimes.com.Please share your experiences: If your child’s school is closed, tell us how you’re coping. Have you come across any tips or tricks that have been helpful? Email us at CAtoday@nytimes.com.
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Jill Cowan grew up in Orange County, graduated from U.C. Berkeley and has reported all over the state, including the Bay Area, Bakersfield and Los Angeles — but she always wants to see more. Follow along here or on Twitter, @jillcowan.Jill Cowan grew up in Orange County, graduated from U.C. Berkeley and has reported all over the state, including the Bay Area, Bakersfield and Los Angeles — but she always wants to see more. Follow along here or on Twitter, @jillcowan.
California Today is edited by Julie Bloom, who grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from U.C. Berkeley.California Today is edited by Julie Bloom, who grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from U.C. Berkeley.