The number of confirmed cases for COVID-19 continues to increase in the United States. 11 people have died from the virus as California confirmed its first death. Responding to the situation, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom declared state of emergency on Wednesday.
“The emergency proclamation includes provisions that protect consumers against price gouging, allow for health care workers to come from out of state to assist at health care facilities, and give health care facilities the flexibility to plan and adapt to accommodate incoming patients.” The governor wrote in his statement for declaring emergency.
Los Angeles Country also sees 4 new cases of confirmed COVID-19 cases. Mayor Eric Garcetti declared local emergency in response to the situation.