Orange County tells residents to avoid non-essential gatherings; bars will close and restaurants move to takeout only.
“This prohibition applies to all professional, social and community gatherings, regardless of their sponsor, that are not engaged in essential activities,” the order states.
“Any person who violates or who refuses or willfully neglects to obey this regulation is subject to fine, imprisonment, or both,” the order states. It cites California’s Government Code, which provides for fines of up to $1,000, six months in jail or both.“We are taking these mitigation steps in line with a directive issued by Governor Newsom to help slow the spread of COVID-19,” Orange County Health Officer Dr.
Fears surrounding the coronavirus outbreak have hit the local business community hard in recent days.closed Monday night
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