California likely to announce closure of beaches and parks
- 30 Apr 2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom is likely to announce on Thursday the closure of the state's beaches and parks after crowds jammed beaches last weekend, according to a memo cited by local media, amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
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The memo was sent by the governor's office to California's police chiefs, local media reported. Newsom's office did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment late on Wednesday.
Governor Gavin Newsom updates the state's response to the coronavirus in Rancho Cordova, California, recently. AP
"After the well-publicized media coverage of overcrowded beaches this past weekend, in violation of Governor Newsom's Shelter in Place Order, the Governor will be announcing tomorrow that ALL beaches and all state parks in California will be closed, effective on Friday, May 1st," according to the memo posted by the FOX 11 Los Angeles channel.
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