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Watch: California Gov. Gavin Newsom holds daily coronavirus press conference

By Sophia Bollag
“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 Governor Gavin Newsom held his daily coronavirus press conference about the state’s response to COVID-19 at noon Wednesday.

You can watch a recording of the livestream by clicking on the video below:

Nearly six weeks into the state’s stay-at-home order, administration officials have reported that the state’s hospitalization rates are holding steady. In the meantime, millions of Californians have filed for unemployment, overwhelming the state’s Employment Development Department.

This story was originally published April 29, 2020 at 11:45 AM.

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