Californians are grappling with how to respond to Newsom's coronavirus guidelines.
My plan was to stroll El Matador Beach in Malibu, then drive to Griffith Park for a hike, both of which could be done while maintaining a safe distance from anyone.
David Aftergood, a 68-year-old Beverly Hills endocrinologist, said he’s still on the job too, but exercising as much caution as possible and seeing a limited number of patients.“I look at myself and don’t want to tempt fate, but I feel like I’m a relatively healthy and kind of a young 68,” said Aftergood, who told me he considered the governor’s call for seniors to stay home a recommendation rather than an edict.
Dorio, president of the L.A. County Commission for Older Adults, had not heard back from the governor’s office as of Tuesday afternoon. “It’s all about risk factors,” Sherin said. “I think we’re sophisticated enough to say that if you’re over 65 and in great health, OK ... but by definition you’re at risk, and I’m suggesting that they don’t come in, and stay at home where there are things they can do whether it’s service-related or clinical.”
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