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California Closes Bars, Clubs In Tough New Measures to Stop Coronavirus

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday called for all bars, wineries, nightclubs and brewpubs to close and urged seniors and people with chronic health conditions to isolate themselves at home in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Restaurants may remain open but can serve only half as many as their maximum occupancies to create space between diners, Newsom said at a news conference.

Newsom said he recognizes the increasing isolation for millions of Californians is “anxiety-inducing" but said the moves are necessary to protect the state''s most vulnerable residents.

California has confirmed 335 cases of the virus and six deaths. The virus usually causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough.

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