Gov. Newsom Orders All Californians To Stay Home Because Of Coronavirus Spread

SACRAMENTO (CBS SF) — Stating that the people of California need to do more in the face of the growing coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom Thursday evening announced a statewide stay-at-home order to reduced the threat of COVID-19.

"There's a social contract here. People will self-regulate their behavior," Newsom said during an address announcing the new order.

Newsom noted that the Bay Area had already been under such an order for several days with much of the population abiding by the new restrictions.

"It's time for all of us to recognize ... we need to do more to meet this moment."