Coronavirus closings aren’t an example of government oppression

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America is closed for business.

Seeking to slow the spread of the coronavirus, a cluster of state and city governments have mandated that restaurants and bars not provide dine-in services. This number is only expected to grow in the coming days and weeks, likely extending across much of the country. These restrictions follow other efforts to combat the spread of the virus, including extensive limits on public gatherings and public school closures.

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