Gov Newsom Orders Bars in 7 Counties, Including Kern, to Close Immediately Due to COVID-19

Sunday Governor Newsom tweeted an orders that all bars in 7 counties were to close immediately due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. California has seen a rise in cases in recent weeks and the order is said to help stem the tide and flatten the curve. He also said bars in 8 other counties were recommended to be closed.

NEW: Due to the rising spread of #COVID19, CA is ordering bars to close in Fresno, Imperial, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, San Joaquin, and Tulare, while recommending they close in Contra Costa, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Stanislaus, & Ventura.

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 28, 2020