Illinois, Ohio, California and Massachusetts have taken measures to close down bars and make restrictions to restaurants amid the coronavirus outbreak
Gov. Gavin Newsom said during a press conference on Sunday evening that all bars, nightclubs, wineries and brewpubs will be closed “for now,” according toMeanwhile, he advised restaurants to space tables approximately six feet apart and reduce capacities by half, also stating that restaurants should stay open to provide food for delivery to those who are unable to access grocery stores or prepare food for themselves.
“TY Mayor Walsh, my fellow South Boston officials, Licensing Board & license holders for working w us & taking these sound proactive measures to protect the public’s health,” he added. “We are in this together &it’s imperative now that we do all that we can to keep our communities safe.
“This ought to be top of mind for people over 60, and those with underlying health problems, such as heart or lung disease, diabetes or compromised immune systems,” Dr. William Schaffner, a Vanderbilt University professor and longtime adviser to the CDC,“The single most important thing you can do to avoid the virus is to reduce your face to face contact with people,” he added.
As of March 15, there have been 3,244 confirmed cases of coronavirus and 62 deaths in the United States, according to
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