He said he was not expecting the schools to open before the summer vacation, because of efforts to increase social distancing, especially among vulnerable populations.
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Schools and colleges across the state have been hit by a wave of closures and cancellations as officials work to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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Newsom signed emergency legislation on Tuesday providing up to $1 billion in funding to help fight COVID-19.
"This money will provide more hospital beds and medical equipment to help hospitals deal with the coming surge and it will help protect those who are most at risk. I am grateful to the Legislature for their quick action," said Newsom in a statement.
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Newsom said that California has been preparing hospital systems for a COVID-19 surge.
He said he had spoken with President Donald Trump highlighting need for swabs for COVID-19 testing. He said test kits without swabs were like printers without ink cartridges.
The state has also asked federal officials to expand telehealth for Medi-Cal and Medicare beneficiaries.
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