Los Angeles city issues remain-at-home order to all residents

A worker deposits a novel coronavirus test in a barrel in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 1, 2020. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

(Reuters) – The mayor of the city of Los Angeles announced an emergency order late on Wednesday directing all residents within the city to remain in their homes effective immediately.

Mayor Eric Garcetti, temporarily withdrew the earlier “safer-at-home” order, and issued the new order “necessary for the protection of life and property” in the city.

Reporting by Aakriti Bhalla in Bengaluru; Editing by Himani Sarkar

source: reuters.com