Crowds Fill California Beaches Despite Shelter in Place Order
- 4 years ago
Crowds Fill California Beaches Despite Shelter in Place Order Thousands flocked to beaches, hiking trails and public parks in California, defying a state order to shelter in place and avoid close contact with others. California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued the order
on March 20, in order to help prevent
the spread of the new coronavirus. To combat the open defiance of
the order, public officials are responding by closing parks, beaches and other public spaces. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Similar incidents have occurred in
metropolitan areas around the country,
as local and state officials try to contain
the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
on March 20, in order to help prevent
the spread of the new coronavirus. To combat the open defiance of
the order, public officials are responding by closing parks, beaches and other public spaces. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Similar incidents have occurred in
metropolitan areas around the country,
as local and state officials try to contain
the ongoing spread of COVID-19.