California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid COVID-19 spike

California has reimposed restrictions on businesses and public spaces amid a spike of coronavirus infections in America’s most populous state.

Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday ordered an immediate halt to all indoor activities at restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, zoos and museums.

Churches, gyms and hairdressers will also close in the worst affected counties of the south western US state.

California has more than 330,000 COVID-19 cases, with more than 7,000 deaths