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Watch: Gavin Newsom gives daily update on coronavirus in California

“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

California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke about the coronavirus at press conference on Monday. Watch a recording of the livestream by clicking on the video below:

Newsom’s press conference on Friday coincided with a protest outside the Capitol, where demonstrators demanded that the state’s economy be reopened.

Over the weekend, several local governments announced plans to relax stay-at-home orders in defiance of Newsom.

At least 54,000 Californians have tested positive for the virus, and more than 2,200 have died from it.

This story was originally published May 4, 2020 at 11:45 AM with the headline "Watch: Gavin Newsom gives daily update on coronavirus in California."

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Andrew Sheeler is a former reporter for The Sacramento Bee’s Capitol Bureau.
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