New restrictions meant to slow the spread of COVID-19 went into effect this weekend in California, impacting roughly 33 million people in the state, CNN reports.
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Approximately 27 million residents in San Joaquin Valley and southern California, which includes Los Angeles and San Diego, are currently under a stay-at-home order after the regions’ intensive care unit capacity fell below 15 percent, prompting a mandate from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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In addition, restaurants must stop in-person dining. Gatherings of people from different households are prohibited, except for outdoor religious services and political demonstrations, according to CNN.
Communities under the stay-at-home orders must close hair and nail salons, playgrounds, zoos, museums, card rooms, aquariums and wineries.
The stay-at-home orders will last for three weeks, lawmakers say.
To learn more about how new COVID-19 restrictions could be impacting retail in your state, visit an interactive resource from The New York Times. Stay tuned to Hardware Retailing for more information on how new COVID-19 policies could impact retailers across North America. Subscribe now to get the latest updates sent directly to your inbox.