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California’s Newsom Rejects Another Lockdown With Virus Surging
- Governor says no need to pause reopening as infections climb
- Some residents have ‘amnesia’ on virus protections, he says
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California Governor Gavin Newsom urged residents to recommit themselves to slowing the spread of the coronavirus as cases climb by record numbers, while stopping well short of halting efforts to restart the state’s economy.
Newsom, who last week issued a statewide order requiring face masks in public, said too many people were letting down their guard against the virus, which has killed more than 5,600 people in the state. California on Wednesday reported more than 7,100 new infections -- its largest single-day increase. Hospitalizations have also jumped as more businesses open and social justice demonstrations continue.