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Watch: Gavin Newsom gives update on coronavirus in California at news conference

“We’re seeing literally small hand santizers like this going for $17. I’ve seen some online for even more,” said California Gov. Gavin Newsom about price gouging in the wake of the coronavirus on March 4. “We need to go after those that are price gouging.” The governor’s state of emergency declaration prohibits such pricing.
“We’re seeing literally small hand santizers like this going for $17. I’ve seen some online for even more,” said California Gov. Gavin Newsom about price gouging in the wake of the coronavirus on March 4. “We need to go after those that are price gouging.” The governor’s state of emergency declaration prohibits such pricing. Renée C. Byer rbyer@sacbee.com

Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a daily update on the coronavirus outbreak that has killed nearly 1,300 Californians and shut down the state’s economy.

Watch a recording of the news conference livestream by clicking on the video above.

He is speaking as more California cities ask for guidance on when they can begin to reopen their communities.

This week, mayors from Modesto and six other Stanislaus County cities signed a letter to Newsom asking him to allow them more authority over the shutdown. Other requests have come from San Luis Obispo County on the Central Coast and communities east of Los Angeles.

This story was originally published April 22, 2020 at 11:44 AM with the headline "Watch: Gavin Newsom gives update on coronavirus in California at news conference."

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