Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is taking all of the safety measures he can in an effort to protect the citizens of LA from the spreading of the Coronavirus.
According to ABC7, Garcetti said Sunday that restaurants may no longer serve food in-person in their dining rooms. But they will be allowed to continue serving by delivery, takeout, and drive-thru.
“This is an absolutely critical moment in our city’s history,” Garcetti said. “Our decisions will determine the fate of loved ones. Our decisions and actions will determine the length of this crisis, the damage done to our economy and ultimately how quickly we will get back up on our feet.”
Through at least March 31, he is ordering businesses that serve the public such as bars and nightclubs, gyms, bowling alleys and movie theaters to close. He said he could not legally order churches and other religious institutions to close, but he encouraged them to do so voluntarily.
New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have also banned gatherings of 50 or more. New York school districts will be closed indefinitely and learning will take place remotely, in addition, New York’s presidential primary could be delayed.
