Supervisor Ahsha Safai - COVID19 Update 08242020 Newsletter

 
   

August 24, 2020 

A Message From The Supervisor:

My team and I have been working hard to provide supports and resources for our community during this time. I know we are facing a pandemic and there is extreme hardship in our community, but we will get through this together!

Please don't hesitate to email us at SafaiStaff@sfgov.org or call us at 1-415-554-6976 if we can assist you in any way and we will immediately respond. 

Thank you all for your time, cooperation, and perseverance! 

Sincerely,




Supervisor Ahsha Safai 
California Update

Today, Monday, August 24, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom gave an update on our two ongoing crises – coronavirus and, now, wildfires. See below for a summary of each. 


Coronavirus

The Governor reported that the seven-day positivity rate for California is 5.7% and that, overall, hospitalizations dropped by 20% over the past two weeks. The Governor also noted that a few more counties were removed from the COVID-19 watch list (e.g., Orange, San Diego, and Napa counties were recently removed but 38 of the 58 counties remain, including San Francisco). Recall, the California Department of Public Health created a watch list of counties that are being monitored for worsening COVID-19 trends. 


Specifically, the California Department of Public Health reported the following, as of Sunday, August 23, 2020: 

•    California has 663,669 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed.


•    There were 6,777 newly recorded confirmed cases Saturday. Numbers do not represent true day-over-day change as these results include cases from prior to yesterday.


•    The 7-day positivity rate is 5.7% and the 14-day positivity rate is 6.4%.


•    There have been 10,541,031 tests conducted in California. This represents an increase of 104,679 over the prior 24-hour reporting period.


•    As case numbers continue to rise in California, the total number of individuals who will have serious outcomes will also increase. There have been 12,134 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic.


To review the latest COVID-19 information for yourself, or the above-noted, please click here: 

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR20-205.aspx 

https://covid19.ca.gov/ 



Wildfires

Today, during his press conference, the Governor noted that we have had 7,002 fires thus far and that these fires have burned 1.4 million acres (~1.2 million acres were burned this past week alone), he contrasted this with what California’s reality looked this past year.


This year, we have had more fires (7,002 so far, this past year there were 4,292), and this past year the 4,292 fires burned less (56,000) acres too. The Governor also shared that there is an estimated 12,000 structures that have been damaged or destroyed by this year’s fires, and, unfortunately, he also confirmed that seven (7) people lost their lives; the District 11 office sends our condolences to the families of these individuals whose lives have been cut short by these wildfires and the coronavirus.


Lastly, please note that the Governor did declare a statewide emergency over the hundreds of fires burning in California this past week, this declaration allowed for the federal government to provide much-needed federal disaster assistance.


To learn more about California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, which the President did approved, please click here: 

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/08/22/california-secures-presidential-major-...
 

To learn more about how to protect yourself and your family during these ongoing wildfires, please click here: 

https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/ready-set-go/ 

 


San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Becomes First Airport To Provide Rapid COVID-19 Testing On-Site For Employees

Yesterday, Sunday, August 23, 2020, it was announced that the first airport to provide COVID-19 rapid testing on-site in the United States has opened at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Note, this testing is only to screen employees and airline flight crews and not travelers. 

To read more, please click here: 
 
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/SFO-airport-COVID-19-rapid-testing...


 

This Week: Town Hall Meeting To Address The Increase Of Violent Crime In District 11 


Please note, due to an increase of violent crime in District 11 these last few weeks, Supervisor Safai has called for a town hall. Details below.


When: THIS Thursday, August 27, 2020


Time: 6PM-7:30PM


Participants: Supervisor Safai will host a community Town Hall with both San Francisco Police Department Chief William Scott and District Attorney Chesa Boudin


Topic: The Supervisor plans to discuss the ongoing issues our communities are experiencing in District 11 as well as next steps to ensure that everyone is safe. 


Pre-Register: Please pre-register and submit questions for this community meeting here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIldu2hpj0rGtUTlR5t2EtlYULCgGgx34Gd


 

San Francisco COVID-19 Update


As of today, Monday, August 24, 2020, the City and County of San Francisco remains on the State's monitoring list, along with 38 (of 58) other counties. To review the list, please click here: 

 https://covid19.ca.gov/search/?q=san%20francisco%20county#gsc.tab=0&gsc....


As of today, in the City and County of San Francisco, there are:

*8,936 total COVID-19 positive cases reported. 


*77 total deaths. 


*358,842 total COVID-19 tests collected.
[Note, these numbers are all as of August 21, 2020 and as reported by the County] 

To learn more and to be up-to-date, please click here:

https://data.sfgov.org/stories/s/fjki-2fab 

 
 

TODAY: Registration For D.C.Y.F.'s Learning Hubs Begins!


This past week, it was announced that D.C.Y.F. and the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, in partnership with community-based agencies and other City departments, were planning the implementation of Community Learning Hubs. These hubs are a citywide, neighborhood-based strategy to support children, youth, and families during the school year.

The Hubs will provide support for students who are utilizing S.F.U.S.D.’s Distance Learning Curriculum, and will prioritize children and youth with the highest need.

The City will utilize a focused enrollment model for the Community Learning Hubs in order to serve children who have the absolute highest level of needs. The first wave of focused outreach will only be open to the following groups: HOPE SF, public housing and SRO residents; homeless youth; foster care youth; English language learners; and low-income families that are African American, Latinx, Pacific Islander and Asian.

Higher enrollment priority will be given to applicants who are multi-system involved, who indicate they have no internet access, and who do not have digital learning devices.

For more information, and to stay up-to-date, please fill out the requisite Interest Form here:

https://www.dcyf.org/info

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO OUR ONGOING WILDFIRES AND POOR AIR QUALITY: Graffiti Wipeout 2020 This Saturday (August 29th) 


This past week, Public Works announced the return of their #LoveOurCity volunteer community workdays, below more information on what's going on and how you can get involved!

 

Public Works' event: Graffiti Wipeout 2020: Graffiti Wipeout 2020 is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. It’s a great opportunity to volunteer with colleagues and community members. COVID safety protocols will be in place.


Here’s the plan: Public Works will focusing their attention on seven sites (including the OMI) to abate graffiti tags. See locations below. Signing up is easy. Just go to this website and register.
 

At the organized work sites, Public Works will provide volunteers with paint, brushes, scrapers, disposable gloves and other graffiti-busting tools and supplies. If you need supplies, contact sf311. Public Works' Community Programs staff will get in touch with you to confirm your order and arrange a pickup day and time at the Operations Yard.


The following COVID-19 precautions will be in place:

  • Face coverings and gloves will be mandatory at all events. Please bring your own face covering; we’ll provide disposable gloves.
  • Participants must adhere to social distancing guidelines: keep at least 6 feet apart unless you’re working with a member of your household.
  • Groups working in a particular area will be kept to a maximum of 12 people.
  • Anyone experiencing COVID symptoms is asked to stay home.


Organized volunteer work sites:

Location 1: Broadway Tunnel and surrounding areas and street furniture along Polk Street. 


Location 2: Wall at Fifth and Bryant streets, near the freeway on-ramp. Volunteers must be at least 13-years old.


Location 3: Fillmore Street between Pine and Lombard streets.


Location 4: Mission Street, between 16th and 24th streets.


Location 5: San Bruno overpass and Bayshore tunnel wall at San Bruno and Paul streets.


Location 6: Underpass at Alemany and Crystal streets. This location also offers volunteers the option to do litter pickup.


Location 7: Fences along the 4000 Block of 19th Avenue and the 1100 block of Junipero Serra Boulevard.


If you have questions, please email the Public Works' Community Programs staff at volunteer@sfdpw.org.



THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE ONGOING WILDFIRES AND POOR AIR QUALITY, THE DISTRICT 11 OFFICE WILL CIRCLE BACK WITH AN UPDATE AS SOON AS WE HAVE SOMETHING TO REPORT. PLEASE BE SAFE. 
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