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SF to roll back select activities in response to increase in COVID-19 cases

Indoor dining will be suspended. Movie theaters and gyms will have lower capacity limits. High school reopenings will be paused. These changes will take effect Friday, November 13.

SF issues holiday travel COVID-19 advisory

Guidance from SF Department of Public Health and the Association of Bay Area Health Officers includes a recommendation to quarantine for 14 days after traveling outside the Bay Area.

Ventilation required for some businesses, indoor dining allowed at museums

Restaurants, gyms, and personal services must post a checklist of their ventilation methods.

Most reopenings scheduled for November 3 paused

Indoor pools, bowling alleys, and gym locker rooms will not be allowed to reopen. Indoor dining will not get increased capacity. Expanded film production and limited indoor dining at museums will be allowed on November 3.

More allowances for offices, gyms, and personal care with new health order

Everyone must wear face coverings. Non-essential offices can reopen with limited capacity. Indoor gyms have increased capacity. Some personal care services that involve the face are allowed.

Fee and tax waiver announced for SF entertainment and nightlife businesses

Fee and tax waiver will help approximately 300 businesses that have been unable to open due to COVID-19.

SF moves to State’s Yellow tier, will expand reopening on Oct 27

San Francisco is the first urban area in California to move into the Yellow tier. Low rates of infection will allow for more reopenings.

Outdoor playgrounds allowed to reopen

Adults must watch children carefully. Households must stay 6 feet apart. Everyone 2 and older must wear masks.

Movie theaters can reopen indoors under new health directive

Moviegoers must wear a face covering while at the theater. Reopening theaters must have safety requirements in place.

SF issues Safer Halloween guidance

With Halloween quickly approaching, the City is reminding residents to plan early and identify new, safe ways to celebrate this year.