Stay Home & Prevent the Spread

What to do

The City issued a Public Health Order requiring people to stay home except for essential needs.

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. 

It is OK to go outside for walks if you are not in a group.

This order is in effect until April 7.

It may be extended depending on recommendations from public health officials.

Read the full Public Health Order here.

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。

屬於高風險居民必須留在居所，除非是因為滿足基本需要。其他人也應該留在居所，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 iniciado una orden de salud pública requiriendo que personas se queden en casa, excepto necesidades esenciales.

Poblaciones vulnerables deben de quedarse en casa. Todos deben de estar en casa excepto para obtener comida, el cuidado de un familiar o amigo, recibir atención medical, o un trabajo esencial.

Esta permitido caminar a fuera de la media posible si no están en un grupo. 

Este orden esta efectivo hasta al 7 de abril.

Dependiendo las recomendaciones de los oficiales de la salud pública.

Why are we doing this?

This is a critical intervention to reduce harm from the spread of the coronavirus in our community. This is a mandatory order.

All Bay Area Health Officers observed quickly mounting cases and serious illnesses across the region. 

Now is the time to do everything we can to prevent the situation from getting much worse in a matter of days or weeks. Every hour counts. We need and appreciate the cooperation of everyone who lives and works in San Francisco to act immediately.

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. 

If everyone works together, we should be able to adjust to the new rules over the next few weeks. 

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.

How long will we stay home?

This goes into effect on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. It is currently set to last for 3 weeks through Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

We want to be sure the Order is in place for only as long as necessary, and the Health Officer will be closely monitoring the situation every day in order to determine what adjustments make sense.

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 from 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.

Where does this apply?

This is in effect across the Bay Area, including in Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, and Alameda Counties and the City of Berkeley. 

• Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Cover your cough or sneeze.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Avoid touching your face.
• Try alternatives to shaking hands, like a wave.
• If you have recently returned from a country, state or region with ongoing COVID-19 infections, monitor your health and follow the instructions of public health officials.
• There is no recommendation to wear masks at this time to prevent yourself from getting sick.

• Work from home if that is possible for your job, and your employer.
• Make sure you have a supply of all essential medications for your family.
• Prepare a child care plan if you or a caregiver are sick.
• Make arrangements about how your family will manage school closures.
• Plan for how you can care for a sick family member without getting sick yourself.
• Take care of each other and check in by phone with friends, family and neighbors that are vulnerable to serious illness or death if they get COVID-19.
• Keep common spaces clean to help maintain a healthy environment for you and others. Frequently touched surfaces should be cleaned regularly with disinfecting sprays, wipes or common household cleaning products.

School Closure & Food Distribution

On Tuesday, March 17, 8 sites will be open 9-10 a.m. On March 18, 14 will be open, and from March 19 and on 18 sites will be open Monday through Friday 9-10 a.m. to pick-up breakfast, lunch, supper, fresh fruit, vegetables and milk to take home. See locations and schedules below.

No identification or proof of school enrollment is required, but a child must be present. Shelf-stable meals will also be available. Families will not need to enter the school building for pick-up.

Childcare for Emergency Workers & Low-Income Families

Beginning Monday, March 16, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and the San Francisco Public Library will operate libraries and indoor recreation facilities as emergency child and youth care centers for children of parents on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak and low income families qualified for Rec and Park scholarships. Participation in this service is by invitation only. Eligible parents received invitations via email on March 15.

If you would like to receive the latest information about emergency childcare, including information about additional openings, sign up here.

For more information: https://www.dcyf.org/carefaq

Transit Services

Muni

Starting Tuesday, March 17, Muni will reduce commuter bus service. Muni Metro rail service is currently running normal schedules. Please continue to check this webpage for the latest status on Muni service.

The San Francisco Unified School District announced that schools will be closed from March 16 through April 3, and supplemental school day bus service will be suspended during that time.

Paratransit

Paratransit service continues to operate as normal. If you are 60 years old or older, or have health conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, kidney disease, or have a weakened immune system, it is advised that you avoid non-essential use of SF Access service at this time. If you are a paratransit customer and you need to cancel a previously scheduled SF Access trip, please call 415.285.6945.

Taxis

Taxi service continues to operate as normal.
 

Caltrain

Morning and afternoon peak hour service will no longer feature Baby Bullet Service. 

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