Supervisor Ahsha Safai - COVID19 Update 05082020 Newsletter

 
   

May 8, 2020 

UPDATE REGARDING THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS ("COVID-19"):

A Message From The Supervisor:

As our City is coping with the effects of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19"), I wanted to let each of you know that my office is working hard to stay up-to-date on all fronts so that you all can be informed of what is happening locally, statewide, and nationally. Lastly, please don't hesitate to email us at SafaiStaff@sfgov.org or call us at 1-415-554-6976 and we will immediately respond. 

Thank you all for your time, cooperation, and perseverance -- we will all get through this! 

Sincerely,




Supervisor Ahsha Safai 
Legislative Update
We are excited to announce that thanks to the amazing Gwendolyn Brown from Inner City Youth starting this Monday World Central Kitchen will be providing 600 dinners a day for families in District 11.

Shot out to SF Christian Center with Delia Fitzgerald and Brianna Tejuco for leading the effort and providing the space to operate out of SF Christian Center.

The program will start by providing 600 meals / 3 days a week and will scale to 5 days a week after 2-3 weeks. That means 3000 fresh hearty prepared dinner meals will be distributed to families in our district each week! 200 a day will go to the OMI, 200 for the Excelsior and 200 for distribution out of SF Christian Center.

If you have more questions about this effort or to volunteer please contact monica.chinchilla@sfgov.org
Thanks to the generous donation by Supervisor Dean Preston and UC Berkeley, our offices received 15 gallons of hand sanitizer for distribution in the community. 

This will go to serve many of the organizations who are working directly with community and to those who are operating as an essential business. We will do all we can to get these bottles distributed as quickly as possible. 

If you have small bottles to donate or would like to purchase small bottles to donate for this effort (we're looking for about 1000), please contact monica.chinchilla@sfgov.org

Thank you Supervisor Preston!!

PANTRY @ HOME
 

Pantry @ Home is a temporary grocery delivery program provided by the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank to seniors and other people who face challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic.

It is available to those (1) who are 65 years or older, (2) who have an underlying health condition that puts them at greater risk for complications from COVID-19, or (3) who have difficulty attending a food pantry due to a physical or cognitive disability.

If you are a senior, of know of a senior who would qualify for this program, please complete the intake form below or call the hotline at 628-272-8430

San Francisco-Marin Food Bank: Pantry @ Home Intake Form
Password: SFMFB

San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed and the Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax today announced that San Francisco plans to allow some businesses to resume operating, with modifications. As long San Francisco continues making progress on reducing the spread of COVID-19, the City anticipates allowing some businesses to resume operations with storefront pickup as soon as Monday, May 18th. 

San Francisco will issue details on this phased business reopening next week. Key requirements of the current Health Order remain in place, including requirements to stay home except for essential needs and certain permitted activities, including outdoor businesses and activities. Additionally, San Franciscans must continue to follow social distance requirements and wear face coverings when waiting in line for pickup or inside of businesses.

As long as San Francisco continues making progress on reducing the spread of COVID-19, consistent with the amended State Order, the first round of businesses that will be allowed to operate with storefront pickup as soon as May 18th include:

  • Bookstores,
  • Florists,
  • Music and record stores,
  • Hobby, toy, and game stores,
  • Home furnishings and home goods,
  • Cosmetics and beauty supply,
  • Arts supplies stores,
  • Musical instrument and supplies stores,
  • Sewing, needlework, and piece goods stores.

The Department of Public Health (DPH) will be developing guidelines for businesses that are consistent with the statewide guidelines. The San Francisco Health Officer will continually review whether modifications to the Order are justified and will adjust the Order as needed.

The Office of Economic and Workforce Development will be working closely with DPH and the Economic Recovery Task Force to develop best practices for facilitating safe pickups at these businesses. As guidelines become available, the City will post the information on the SF.gov website in addition to partnering with business stakeholders to distribute in multiple languages. Businesses will also be able to call 3-1-1 or the Small Business hotline at 415-554-6134 for more information.
If you are an essential or frontline worker​ ​serving the community of San Francisco​, you can be tested at any time. You ​do not​ need to be experiencing symptoms or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.

​Essential workers include those who leave their homes to do their job and cannot maintain social distance or who interact with the public.

COVID-19 symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, loss of smell, chills, body aches, headache, fatigue, diarrhea, runny nose, and congestion.

You do not need a doctor's note to schedule a test, and you will not be charged for the test. The sites welcome those who are uninsured or who have barriers to healthcare. If you have health insurance, you will be asked to provide that information.

This is an incredibly difficult time for our city, and many of us are experiencing significant uncertainty, anxiety, and fear. Below is a list of resources that provide useful strategies and support to help maintain and improve our mental health.

I would like to thank my colleagues, Supervisors Catherine Stefani and Hillary Ronen, for compiling these resources. 
Legislative Update
 
 
 
 
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