California Governor Orders Bar Closures in Seven Counties As Coronoavirus Cases Surge

California Governor Gavin Newsom announces the closure of bars in seven counties and recommends that eight other counties follow suit in the wake of a surge in the number of positive coronavirus cases. He also says that Imperial County will maintain a "Stay-at-Home" order due the community transmission of the virus. The governor says that people need to adhere to social distancing practices and wear facial coverings as mandated by the state, and that they need to be careful about mixing with strangers or in extended family gatherings over the July 4 weekend. close