L.A. bars forced to close, restaurants go takeout-only

Source: LA Times

In an aggressive bid to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, Mayor Eric Garcetti ordered bars to close and forced restaurants to halt dine-in service. Food and nightlife proprietors fear some establishments might not reopen.

The restrictions, announced by Garcetti in a Sunday night video news conference, went into effect at midnight and run through March 31. They also apply to movie theaters, gyms and fitness centers. Grocery stores, pharmacies and food banks will remain open.

Garcetti said the measures were necessary to protect public health but acknowledged the economic consequences they pose for small businesses.

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