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Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations the Health Officer is suspending or restricting certain activities. Health Order C19-07q incorporates suspensions, reductions in capacity limits, and other restrictions contained in the Regional Stay At Home Order issued by the California Department of Public Health on December 3, 2020. Effective December 17, 2020, the Bay Area Region, including San Francisco, is required to comply with the State's December 3, 2020 Regional Stay-at-Home Order.
Suspensions or restrictions on capacity limits of activities are summarized in the table below (also available as pdf). These suspensions or restrictions amend any related orders, directives, or guidance. All impacted people and entities are required to adhere to these new limits and must otherwise continue to monitor and comply with all applicable Health Orders and Directives.
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Retail |
RESTRICTED Capacity and hours of operation limits. |
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Office Facilities |
RESTRICTED as of Nov 17, 2020 Nonessential offices are restricted until further notice |
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Personal Services |
SUSPENDED |
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Gyms and Fitness Centers |
Indoor Gyms SUSPENDED Outdoor Gyms RESTRICTED. |
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Dining |
Indoor and Outdoor Dining SUSPENDED Takeout and delivery only.. | Applies to: Restaurants, Bars with food, Shopping malls with food, Hotels with restaurants, Museums, Zoos and Aquariums with restaurants, Gyms with food, Office Cafeterias |
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Lodging |
RESTRICTED |
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Indoor Movie Theaters |
SUSPENDED |
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Museums, Aquariums and Zoos |
RESTRICTED |
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Religious and Cultural Ceremonies, Places of Worship |
Indoor group worship SUSPENDED. Other prayer and gatherings RESTRICTED |
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Gatherings |
Outdoor Gatherings and Recreation are RESTRICTED |
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Playgrounds and Family Entertainment Centers |
RESTRICTED |
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ALL HEALTH DIRECTIVESHealth Order FAQs ( 中文 ) Isolation & Quarantine Referral San Francisco issued our first Stay at Home order on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 and our continued aggressive strategy has effectively reduced the spread of COVID-19 and protects vulnerable populations and the community at large. Health Orders are enforceable laws and are usually accompanied by one or more Directives which provide legally binding instructions for how to comply with the Health Order. The Orders and Directives may also be accompanied by Guidance that provides suggestions and frameworks to facilitate compliance. |
Case Investigation and Contact Tracing: If you would like to reach the Case Investigation Team, please call (628) 217-6101 and if you would like to reach the Contact Tracing Team, please call (628) 217-6102.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Facts
San Francisco’s response to the coronavirus emergency is grounded in data, science and facts. View the SF COVID-19 Indicators and learn more at the San Francisco COVID-19 Data Tracker. If you have questions, find more information at sf.gov/coronavirus or call 311 and stay informed with the facts at cdc.gov. |
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