California Bans Overnight Stays In Campgrounds

Above, The Beast at the Los Banos KOA. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

This does not come as a surprise, but California Gov. "King" Gavin Newsom has banned overnight stays in campgrounds allegedly due to the rise in coronavirus cases.

According to RV Travel:

(December 3, 2020) — Californians will see sharp new limits on public gatherings and shopping under a new statewide order issued today by Gov. Gavin Newsom, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise at dramatic rates. RV parks and other campgrounds in five regions of the state will be prohibited from accommodating overnight guests. Campgrounds and RV parks may remain open for long-term stays and current residents are not being forced to leave.

For at least 21 days, the rules will limit many activities in areas facing critical care shortages that could last through the holidays. Eleven counties in Southern California and 12 counties in the Central Valley could be required to implement the new restrictions on Friday, based on current projections of the rising number of patients in intensive care units.

A region will have 48 hours to implement the new orders once triggered. “The bottom line is if we don’t act now, our hospital system will be overwhelmed,” Newsom explained.

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