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 the public health concern related to crowded beaches?

What did local authorities say about beachgoers' behavior during the pandemic?