Newsom may close beaches throughout the state to slow coronavirus spread
Gov. Gavin Newsom was poised to order beaches to close in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, a source said Wednesday.
“I’m working with state parks and others,” he said. “And a lot of our other partners -- Coastal Commission, State Lands [Commission] and others -- to really figure out what our next steps are. And I can assure you that, that, that clarity will come in a very short period of time.”Until now, cities and counties up and down the state have been left to make the tricky decision of balancing public health risks while also providing equitable access to the outdoors.
The governor’s office declined to comment Wednesday night. Eric Nunez, president of the chiefs’ association, told the Associated Press that the memo was sent to give police leaders a heads-up before a Thursday announcement.Newsom on Monday criticized Californians who defied the statewide stay-at-home order and flocked to beaches over the weekend, saying that ignoring restrictions could prolong the spread of the coronavirus in the state.
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