Californians turn on one another as coronavirus shuts down the state for a second time
California residents are taking their anger out against each other as a surge of coronavirus cases has forced the state to resume shutdowns. Some residents have become frustrated that not enough people are taking the virus seriously, while others are angered by the state’s response and its impact on small businesses.
For months, residents directed their anger toward Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state health officials for shutting down businesses in an effort to contain the viruses' spread. Pockets of protests emerged throughout the state as the financial effects began to hit home.
California residents are taking their anger out against each other as a surge of coronavirus cases has forced the state to resume shutdowns. Some residents have become frustrated that not enough people are taking the virus seriously, while others are angered by the state’s response and its impact on small businesses.
For months, residents directed their anger toward Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state health officials for shutting down businesses in an effort to contain the viruses' spread. Pockets of protests emerged throughout the state as the financial effects began to hit home.
Businesses garnered some relief last month when the state permitted gradual reopenings while restrictions remained in place. However, once people were freed from strict restrictions and from being cooped up at home, they began flouting social distancing rules, refusing to wear masks when attending family dinners and outdoor parties, reports said.
Earlier this month, a surge in the number of cases began, leading to Newsom’s announcement barring all bar openings and suspending indoor activities at all restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms, family entertainment centers, zoos, museums, and card rooms. Click here for more on our top story.
Other related developments:
- California pastor rips Newsom's worship lockdown: 'Churches are not the problem'
- California barber vows to defy state's latest coronavirus shutdown: 'We're not gonna live in fear'
- Newsom orders closure of indoor activities across California as coronavirus cases increase
- Los Angeles, San Diego schools to resume online classes in fall due to jump in coronavirus cases
Earlier this month, a surge in the number of cases began, leading to Newsom’s announcement barring all bar openings and suspending indoor activities at all restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms, family entertainment centers, zoos, museums, and card rooms. Click here for more on our top story.
Other related developments:
- California pastor rips Newsom's worship lockdown: 'Churches are not the problem'
- California barber vows to defy state's latest coronavirus shutdown: 'We're not gonna live in fear'
- Newsom orders closure of indoor activities across California as coronavirus cases increase
- Los Angeles, San Diego schools to resume online classes in fall due to jump in coronavirus cases
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