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No, he was very explicit that he was not ordering those measures, but suggesting them.

[1] https://sf.eater.com/2020/3/15/21180845/california-coronavir...




That's wishful thinking by the restaurant PR industry.

"Newsom said the social isolation and bar directives were not an order, but that he’s confident they will be followed.

“We recognize that social isolation for millions of Californians is anxiety inducing ... but we need to lean in and own this moment,” he said."

In SF, it is an order for larger bars and clubs. Also for Santa Clara county.[1] Under California law, the county health officer has primary authority in this: "The county health officer may take any preventive measure that may be necessary to protect and preserve the public health from any public health hazard during any "state of war emergency," "state of emergency," or "local emergency," as defined by Section 8558 of the Government Code, within his or her jurisdiction." The Governor's direction tells county health officials to issue appropriate orders, which they are doing.[2]

[1] https://www.sccgov.org/sites/phd/DiseaseInformation/novel-co... [2] https://www.smgov.net/departments/oem/sems/proclamations-and...




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