Supervisor Hillary Ronen - Shelter in Place Update

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COVID-19
(Novel Coronavirus) Update: Shelter in Place in Effect


As we ramp up efforts to to limit the spread of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) in San Francisco, on Monday, March 16, the City ordered that effective at midnight, San Franciscans shall shelter in place.

This means that vulnerable populations must stay home. Everyone should stay home except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job.

Necessary government functions & essential stores will remain open. These steps are based on the advice of public health experts to slow the spread of #COVID19. Read more about what Sheltering in Place means here. You can sign up for the City’s new alert service for official updates: text COVID19SF to 888-777. You can also call 311 for updates.

The most important thing you can do is remain home as much as possible. There is no need to rush out for food or supplies, as these stores will remain open. The Order is effective as of 12:01 am on Tuesday, March 17 (just after midnight on Monday) and is effective until April 7, 2020, or until it is extended.

 

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While this news may feel alarming, it is a necessary step to prevent a worsening situation. The patterns of the virus around the world, and in our own state, tell us that moving right now to maximize social distancing and restrict people gathering is the best way to fight the virus and save lives.

We know that there will be a lot of questions and concerns at the beginning of this new regimen. This is a major change being taken to protect public health. Please be patient and kind to one another. Together, we will get through this, and our community’s health will be protected.

See the full Health Order from the Department of Public Health.

      SF's Shelter in Place Informational Page

      What can I do? What's open?
      These essential services will remain open:

      • City/County government services: Police stations, fire stations, hospitals/clinics and healthcare operations, jails, courts, garbage/sanitation, transportation (including Muni), utilities (water, power and gas), and city offices
      • Gas stations
      • Pharmacies
      • Food: Grocery stores, farmers markets, food banks, convenience stores, take-out and delivery restaurants
      • Hardware stores/plumbers
      • Banks
      • Community benefit organizations on a case-by-case basis
      • Laundromats/laundry services


      What's closed?

      • Dine-in restaurants
      • Bars and nightclubs
      • Entertainment venues
      • Gyms and fitness studios


      What can't I do?

      • You cannot engage in group activities in person with others.
      • You cannot have dinner parties.
      • You cannot invite friends over to your home to hang out.
      • You cannot go to bars or nightclubs.
      • You cannot go to a nail salon or get your hair cut by a stylist or barber.
      • You cannot go shopping for non-essential goods. You cannot take unnecessary trips on public transport or in your car or motorbike.


      These are the exemptions to the Shelter in Place Order:

      • Getting medicine or seeing a doctor;
      • Getting necessities like food and supplies, pet food;
      • Exercising outdoors, such as walking, hiking, or running provided that you maintain at least six feet of social distancing;
      • Caring for a family member in another household;
      • Caring for elderly, minors, dependents, persons with disabilities, or other vulnerable persons.
      • Providing essential services at an Essential Business or Essential Government function, which includes:
        • Healthcare operations, including home health workers;
        • Essential Infrastructure, such as housing construction or operating public transportation and utilities;
        • Grocery stores, farmers’ markets, food banks, convenience stores;
        • Businesses that provide necessities of life for economically disadvantaged individuals and shelter facilities;
        • Pharmacies, health care supply stores, and health care facilities;
        • Gas stations and auto repair facilities;
        • Banks;
        • Garbage collection;
        • Hardware stores, plumbers, electricians, and other service providers necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences and other essential businesses;
        • Educational institutions with distance learning;
        • Laundromats, dry cleaners, and laundry service providers;
        • Businesses that ship or deliver groceries, food, and goods directly to residences;
        • Childcare facilities providing services that enable essential employees to go to work;
        • Roles required for any Essential Business to “maintain basic operations,” which include security, payroll, and similar activities.
      For more information on COVID-19, click below for the new SFGov page on all SF COVID-19 related services, information, and announcements.
      Click here for the Official SFGov COVD-19 Page

      三藩市政府已發出一項公共衛生命令以要求居民留在居所,除非是要滿足基本需要。

      屬於高風險居民必須留在居所。所有人也應該留在居所,除非是外出購買食物、照顧親人或朋友、取得必要的醫療護理或上班以執行必須的工作。

      你可以外出散步,但不可以與其他人同行。

      這項命令將生效至4月7日

      這項命令可能因應公共衛生官員的建議而延長。

       

      La Ciudad ha emitido una orden de salud pública requiriendo que personas se queden en casa, a menos que tengan necesidades esenciales. Poblaciones vulnerables deben de quedarse en casa. Todos deben de estar en casa y solo salir para comprar mercancía o comida, conseguir medicamentos, el cuidado de un familiar o amigo, recibir atención medical, o un trabajo esencial.

      Está permitido caminar a fuera mientras mantenga seis (6) pies de distancia y no están en un grupo. 

      Está orden esta efectivo hasta al 12:01am del 7 de abril.

      Cambios vendrán dependiendo las recomendaciones de los oficiales de la salud pública.

       

      Ang San Francisco Public Health ay nagpahayag ng direktiba para sa mga tao na manatili sa kanilang tahanan.

      Para sa mga taong may karamdaman o kondisyong medikal, maaari po lamang na manatili sa bahay liban sa pagbili ng pagkain, pangangalaga ng pamilya o kamag-anak, pagbisita sa doktor, o pagpasok sa trabaho na esensyal sa komunidad.

      Maaari pong maglakad sa labas, huwag lang pong magtipon bilang grupo. 

      Ito po ay opisyal na pahayag mula sa San Francisco Public Health hanggang ika-7 ng Abril.

      To stay up to date, please visit SF Gov's Official Coronavirus page, and check for live updates from me from my Twitter and Facebook.

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