Washington (CNN) Republican Rep. Devin Nunes of California on Sunday contradicted health experts' recommendation that Americans practice "social distancing" to curb the spread of coronavirus, instead urging "healthy" Americans to continue patronizing businesses during the pandemic. "Let's not hurt the working people in this country ... go to your local pub," he added. The suggestion directly contradicts recommendations put forth in recent days by government agencies and public health experts. Gavin Newsom has said that bars, nightclubs, wineries and brewpubs will be closed during the pandemic. The state's restaurant capacities must also be reduced by half.

Source: CNN March 16, 2020 14:48 UTC