California Orders 'Hard Close' Of Orange County Beaches

Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to close parks and beaches in California due to COVID-19, emphasizing that the virus does not take weekends off. He highlighted crowded beaches as a concern, particularly in Orange County. While some beaches had reopened with social distancing observed, local officials in Orange County criticized the closures as excessive, fearing it might undermine public cooperation. The video concludes with a report by Adam Elrashidy.

What was Governor Newsom's main reason for planning to close parks and beaches?

• To increase tourism

• To encourage more outdoor activities

• To support local businesses

• To prevent a rollback in progress against the virus

Which area did Newsom identify as a particular concern for public health?

• Orange County

• San Diego County

• Los Angeles County

• San Francisco County

What did some local authorities observe about beachgoers?

• They ignored social distancing guidelines

• They followed social distancing guidelines

• They left the beaches empty

• They protested against the closures

How did Orange County officials describe the beach closures?

• A minor inconvenience

• A popular decision

• An overreaction

• A necessary measure

What concern did Orange County officials express about the state's actions?

• It would increase tourism

• It would undermine public cooperation

• It would improve public health

• It would boost the economy