California Governor Orders Widespread Closures of Businesses Over CCP Virus

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in Sacramento, Calif., on May 5, 2020. Rich Pedroncelli/Pool/AP Photo

California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered widespread closures in an attempt to curb the spread of the CCP virus following a recent surge in cases.

Last week, the state recorded its single-highest number of CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus cases in a 24-hour period. The state’s average daily new cases reached more than 8,200 over the past week.