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On the recordApril 9, 2020
I think it's 40 million people practicing physical distancing 40 million people by and large staying at home that have really stepped up to meet this moment. And I think there's no greater non pharmaceutical impact to bend a curve then people doing just that and I couldn't be more proud of the state.
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Gavin Newsom
Democratic · California

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Governor Newsom attributes California's success in managing the pandemic to the collective efforts of its residents practicing physical distancing.

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