Photo: ReutersCalifornia has ordered residents to wear masks at nearly all times outside the home, saying the strict new rule was necessary because too many Californians were neglecting to cover their faces during the coronavirus pandemic. "California’s strategy to restart the economy and get people back to work will only be successful if people act safely and follow health recommendations. The statement left unclear how the state intended to enforce the order, which recommends face coverings even for people driving alone in their cars. Representatives for the California Department of Public Health could not be reached for comment. The state has recorded more than 163,000 cases of Covid-19 and 5,281 deaths, according to a Reuters tally

Source: Otago Daily Times June 18, 2020 23:15 UTC