[The Guardian] California closes Orange county beaches over Covid-19 fears

California closes Orange county beaches over Covid-19 fears – but how risky is a beach day?

Order will close beaches starting Friday after people flocked to them this week but experts say some of the backlash may be unwarranted

Photos of packed beaches in southern California made headlines around the United States this week, prompting a furious state governor to order all beaches in Orange county closed this weekend.

Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the closures would only apply to the county, which saw the largest crowds, and that he hoped it wouldn’t last long. Other counties have reopened with limits, and will continue to do so.

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