This morning, the u. S. Is inching closer to a coronavirus shutdown, as state and local officials take the lead in responding to the national crisis. 7 million residents in the San Francisco bay area have been ordered to shelter in place. Only allowed to leave their homes for essential reasons. Its the nations strictest measures so far, seen only in places like italy, france, and spain, where the virus has exploded. The states of new york, new jersey, and connecticut have also launched an unprecedented, joint effort to close all gyms, movie theaters, casinos, bars, and restaurants, with the exception of takeout. Businesses offering nonessential services will be shut down by 8 00 p. M. Grocery stores, pharmacies, and gas stations excluded. Citing a failure at the federal level, new York Governor Andrew Cuomo says it is incumbent on states to step up. The federal government should put one position in place and coordinate it with the states. We have set a template where our regional state
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