California issues statewide stay-at-home order over virus spread

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday night issued a statewide order for all residents to "stay at home" amid the new coronavirus outbreak.

"We need to bend the curve in the state of California," Newsom said. "There's a social contract here, people, I think, recognize the need to do more. They will adjust and adapt as they have."

"Home isolation is not my preferred choice … but it is a necessary one. This is not a permanent state, it is a moment in time."

The order will remain in place till further notice.

Several cites in the state including Los Angeles had already required residents to "shelter in place" unless for necessary outings.