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A pedestrian walks underneath the Fairfax Cinema independent movie theater's marquee, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in Los Angeles. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

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California's 40 million residents should stay home indefinitely and venture outside only for essential jobs, errands and some exercise, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday, warning that the coronavirus threatens to overwhelm the state's medical system.

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE and DON THOMPSON AP March 20, 2020