Millions of people living in California are now under stay-at-home orders through at least Christmas as hospitals across the state continue to be overwhelmed by COVID-19. Dr. Anthony Fauci supports the move, saying that the state didn’t have a choice.
However, others have questioned Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision making to close businesses. And now, some cities and counties are sidestepping and forging ahead on their own path when it comes to managing public health.
Here & Now‘s Tonya Mosley looks into the patchwork of restrictions in place in California.
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