A police officer walks along the exit road at a near-empty Santa Monica Pier following a temporary closure as part of measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus Monday, March 16, 2020, in Los Angeles.For most people, COVID-19 causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
March 17, 2020
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San Francisco Bay Area counties issue shelter-in-place order
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Officials in seven San Francisco Bay Area counties issued a sweeping shelter-in-place mandate Monday affecting about 7 million people, ordering residents to stay at home and go outside only for food, medicine and outings that are absolutely essential.