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Californians Ordered to Stay Home to Curb Coronavirus Spread

Elizabeth Lee

   LOS ANGELES - California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an order Thursday
   night for all residents to stay at home in the most populous state in
   the U.S. until further notice.
   In Los Angeles, a city infamous for its congested roads, traffic is now
   light. Playgrounds are empty, and restaurants are only open for takeout
   and delivery.
   With the new order, dine-in restaurants, entertainment venues, health
   clubs and public events will have to close. Only essential services,
   such as gas stations, grocery stores, pharmacies, laundromats and banks
   will remain open.
   "Eerie, it's eerie out there," M.J. Shoenberg, a Los Angeles resident
   and preschool teacher, said.
   Stress on businesses
   Grocery stores have become a stressful experience, with lines out the
   door because some stores are limiting the number of people who can shop
   inside at the same time.
   Items such as toilet paper, hand sanitizer and even eggs are hard to
   find.

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