Yesterday Governor Newsom issued a statewide #StayAtHome order to protect public health during this COVID-19 pandemic.
This means, effective last night—all California residents must stay home—except as needed to go out for essential services. Essential services remain open.

What’s an essential service during the #StayAtHome order? They include:
- Gas stations
- Pharmacies
- Grocery stores, farmers markets, food banks, convenience stores, and take-out/delivery restaurants
- Banks
- Laundromats
State & local government—including law enforcement and government services.
What’s closed during this #StayAtHome order? Examples include:
- Dine-in restaurants
- Bars and nightclubs
- Entertainment venues
- Gyms
- Public events and gatherings
- Convention Centers
Full details on what’s considered essential and nonessential here,
Governor Newsom also activated 500 National Guard members to offer humanitarian assistance to our California Food Banks, as they face volunteer shortages due to COVID-19. If you can help, visit: http://cafoodbanks.org.
Please abide by the #StayAtHome order. Our public health depends on it.
Originally posted on Twitter. Re-posted with permission.