https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/04/08/coronavirus-lake-tahoe-officials-take-unprecedented-step-tell-bay-area-visitors-to-keep-out/ > With its mountain climate, sandy beaches and expansive ski slopes, the Lake Tahoe area is one of the most popular destinations for Bay Area residents looking to escape. > But the coronavirus pandemic knows no bounds. In fact, slipping away to the Sierra Nevada right now is more dangerous than you might think.