Six of the biggest counties in the San Francisco Bay Area ordered people to stay home except for essential needs, marking one of the nation’s strongest local efforts yet to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
“It’s gonna hurt a lot of people, I know. But it’s for the greater good I think,” said resident Janet Penley.
The area affected includes San Francisco, Silicon Valley and eastern cities such as Berkeley and Oakland. It started on Tuesday and extend for three weeks, county health officers said at a press conference. All businesses outside of those deemed essential will shut.
The requirements will grind an area of more than six million people to a halt, going beyond statewide limitations ordered by Governor Gavin Newsom.
The orders direct people to shelter at their home and maintain social distancing of six feet outside of their residences. Grocery stores, hospitals, banks, gas stations and other essential services will remain open. Mass transit will stay running for people who need to get to these places. Restaurants can remain open but are limited to takeout and delivery.
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