California Theme Parks Pushing Back Against Newsom Over Coronavirus Reopening Rules
California theme parks are considering legal action to reopen and get their employees back to work in response to a new wave of closures.
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California theme parks are considering legal action to reopen and get their employees back to work in response to a new wave of closures.
As of Wednesday evening, 772,027 Riverside County residents, 742,896 San Bernardino County residents and 207,508 Ventura County residents have been tested for COVID-19.
The total number of cases reported since the pandemic began is now 57,635.
On Wednesday, the county reported 510 new cases and 33 deaths, bringing countywide totals to 290,486 cases and 6,944 deaths.
The move back into the purple tier means that some businesses that were allowed to reopen – like movie theaters, gyms and dining rooms – will have to close again.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told Senate Republicans Tuesday that he urged the White House against making a deal on a large coronavirus stimulus bill ahead of the election, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
As of Tuesday evening, 737,022 San Bernardino County residents and 206,019 Ventura County residents have been tested for COVID-19.
Last week, the county had been reported four-digit daily case increases. Officials said the numbers have dropped drastically this week due to a technical glitch with "data reporting systems."
On Tuesday, 302 coronavirus cases were reported and two deaths, bringing the countywide total to 57,373 cases and 1,412 deaths.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association is cancelling the remainder of its previously scheduled concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall through next summer.
While it's unclear what the reopening guidelines might entail, Gov. Gavin Newsom said that Disneyland and Universal Studios would have very different reopening plans than the state's smaller theme parks.
President Donald Trump said on a campaign call that people are tired of hearing about the coronavirus pandemic and called infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci a "disaster."
The Al Fresco program has received positive feedback from restaurants, diners and restaurant-adjacent neighborhoods, Councilman David Ryu said Monday.
The best thing experts recommend is to set boundaries for holiday gatherings and pre-determine which topics are up for discussion and what safety precautions are required.
As of Monday evening, 755,444 Riverside County residents, 729,912 San Bernardino County residents and 204,861 Ventura County residents have been tested for COVID-19.
The Orange County Health Care Agency Monday reported 203 newly confirmed coronavirus cases and one additional fatality, bringing countywide totals to 57,071 cases and 1,410 deaths.
According to Dr. Barbara Ferrer, county public health director, people between the ages of 18 and 49 now account for 58% of all newly confirmed coronavirus cases in the county.
Sunday, Orange County reported 196 new cases -- about 160 fewer than L.A. County -- and no additional deaths.
As of Sunday, 752 people are currently hospitalized in L.A. County with coronavirus and 27% of them are in the ICU.
The countywide coronavirus total now stands at 288,136 cases and 6,863 deaths.
Orange County reported another eight coronavirus-related fatalities on Saturday, raising the death toll to 1,409.
The United States has now seen more than 8 million coronavirus cases, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University. Over 218,000 people nationwide have died due to the virus.
As of Friday evening, 728,844 Riverside County residents, 708,945 San Bernardino County residents and 201,870 Ventura County residents have been tested for COVID-19.
Governor Newsom has said that California theme parks won't be able to reopen anytime soon - and that has many annual Disneyland pass-holders now asking for refunds.
Health officials said Friday's case count was an undercount due to a technical issue with the state's data reporting system.
