Just a day after the state of California recommended shutting down all large events to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser has ordered the cancelation of public gatherings of 250+ people. or more in Riverside County as a means of slowing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

“These restrictions may seem harsh, given the relatively low number of coronavirus cases in Riverside County, but they are necessary if we are going to stop the spread of COVID-19,” Kaiser stated (via KMIR).

“I do not take these restrictions lightly and clearly they will impact many in organizations and individuals in the community. We’re in this together and I believe they’re necessary to slow and eventually stop the spread of COVID-19.”

Updated Riverside County information about COVID-19 is available here.