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Californians: Governor Gavin Newsom is answering your #COVID19 questions on Twitter today at 1:00PM PT! #AskTheGov

Reply below or Tweet your questions with #AskGovNewsom

Q: #AskGovNewsom what is the bitwise stir again? I was unable to find it. Thank you
- @JuniorV82110213

A: Hi Junior! It’s onwardca.org

Q: #AskGovNewsom What are you doing to address the serious EDD backlog?
- @yorrose

A: We have repurposed 200 state employees to meet the demand at @CA_EDD and we have 800 additional employees that are going to step in to ensure CA is getting timely payments out.

Q: As the fifth largest economy in the work, can CA take even m… #AskGovNewsom
- @softwareweaver

A: 350 manufacturers have specifically stepped in to meet this moment & more are stepping up everyday to get CA much needed supplies. Could not be more inspired by these companies.

Q: #AskGovNewsom With schools shutting for the rest of the year, what resources can the state help provide to teachers and parents to ensure students, especially those with special needs, aren't falling behind and are prepared for the next grade level?
- @bborrman

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Q: Thanks so much for doing this
@GavinNewsom! Beyond sheltering in place, what can Californians be doing to help our small businesses, our communities at risk and our health care workers? are there any resources for volunteering? #AskGovNewsom
- @vijaya

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Q: Are we seeing less people effected in California then we originally presumed? If so, are we going to continue our stay at home order until end of May. (Which we Should)

#askgovnewsom
- @matthewdayne

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Q: What do you say to people that still aren’t taking this seriously? Seeing people out and about not social distancing is making me feel hopeless #AskGovNewsom
- @EricHu2728

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Thanks for all your questions!

Go to covid19.ca.gov for resources available to Californians affected by #COVID19

#StayHomeStayLives

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