Posted on 03/15/2020 3:29:21 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
In a press conference held on Sunday afternoon, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that all restaurants will have their occupancy levels cut in half and all bars will be closed to stop the coronavirus spread.
Newsom made the first announcement that all bars, night clubs, wineries and brew pubs are non-essential locations and will shut down. The Governor then stated that restaurants are a more “nuanced” issue and that the state doesn’t believe they require a total closure at this time. However, all restaurants’ occupancy levels will be cut in half, and patrons will be required to socially distance themselves in dining areas.
This message comes days after the governor banned all gatherings in California over 250 people. That being said, the governor did not address the closing of movie theaters in this announcement.
During the conference, Newsom said that 335 people have tested positive for coronavirus in California. The new tally of positive tests marks a 14 percent increase from yesterday. There have been six deaths from the virus in the state, with the sixth taking place in San Mateo county, where 32 cases have been recorded.
The announcement comes two days after President Trump declared a national state of emergency over the coronavirus pandemic and the U.S. travel ban was extended to include the U.K. and Ireland. The North American box office took a brutal hit this weekend after several theater chains limited their capacity to allow for social distancing. Overall, the box office hit a 22-year low point.
On Saturday, France also took precautions to limit the spread of coronavirus. The country closed all movie theaters, restaurants and non-essential stores. Places like pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations, banks and newspaper stands still remain open.
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Nobody knows at this point.
“The unemployment rate will be skyrocketing soon.”
My son’s Starbucks just announced they are shutting down completely tomorrow. He works as part of the shutdown crew tomorrow.
I started thinking about skyrocketing unemployment and recession (at best) and depression (likely) about six weeks ago. This was obviously a path for the communist victory in November because everything else failed. My worst fears are shaping up. The stupid electorate is fickle and has a short memory.
The a-holes in government are starting to lock things down and build their momentum.
I thought they said NON-ESSENTIAL.
How else are you going to get your daily dose of communist propaganda if the newspaper stands close?
They are playing it up to ridiculous levels now, Gov. Cuomo talking about bringing in the military, for what?? This is all play acting for the most damaging image they can make for Trump. They are PRAYING more people die solely so Trump can look as bad as possible.
Too bad liberalism isn’t treated like this, the lives saved would be unlimited.
I bet he didn’t close the bath houses.
I saw it too. California 65+ ordered to shelter at home. All bars and restaurants are officially closed now in Cleveland.
Ohio too.
“Coronials”
No it’s the democrats plan to blame Trump near election time all of this is just one part of the never Trump plan.
When you read the news read between the lines.
Blurb on tv also said he told 65+ to shelter at home...anyone else see that?
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So I may be stopped to show my ‘Papers’?
The paper goods in the Mountain View, California Safeway were completely wiped out...
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Paper goods . . . wiped out
OK
Oh, you just wait. Governor Nuisance will undoubtedly appeal to Congress for "just compensation" of lost revenue. Lost revenue to the California Treasury, that is.
Anybody who thinks he's just going to watch all that sales tax money not come in from bars and restaurants has another think coming.
people with chronic health issues stay indoors.”
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That would be obese EBT card recipients.
I’m thinking that these aren’t going to be a COVID-19 hotspot.
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Hey, they have a lot of ‘paper’ there.
He’s trying to foment unrest so-as to provide cover for his real goal; grabbing our guns.
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