California Governor Calls on All Bars, Pubs to Close Over Coronavirus

California Governor Calls on All Bars, Pubs to Close Over Coronavirus
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference at the California Department of Public Health in Sacramento, California, on Feb. 27, 2020. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Gov. Gavin Newsom called on all bars, pubs, breweries, and wineries in California to shut down over the Wuhan coronavirus, adding that there will be new restrictions on restaurants.

Restaurants will have their occupancy levels cut in half, he announced on Sunday night in a press conference, adding that people need to distance from one another. Senior citizens, people aged 65 and older, are asked to stay at home unless they have an emergency reason.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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