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Businesses may apply to use public space in June

The City announced Shared Spaces, a new program for more flexible use of sidewalks, streets, and other public spaces for neighborhood businesses. Applications will open in mid-June.

General hospital visits allowed under new health order

Hospitals must work with patients and screen visitors for any symptoms.

Shared spaces program to support neighborhood activity and local businesses

Shared Spaces will enable more flexible use of sidewalks, streets, and other public spaces for neighborhood businesses.

SF childcare and summer camps to open in June

Camps and childcare can open with cleaning and physical distancing protocols in place.

Dental care and elective surgeries allowed under new health order

Dentists and providers of elective surgeries must have a Health and Safety plan in place.

New COVID-19 testing sites in underserved areas

Three new testing opportunities—a mobile site initially stationed in the Tenderloin, a site at City College, and another in Hunters View—bring testing resources to neighborhoods that are underserved and bolster San Francisco’s capacity to test workers and people.

"Great Plates" meal delivery program for at-risk seniors is launched

Great Plates Delivered SF will deliver three restaurant meals a day to seniors in need while supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.

Retailers to reopen for curbside pickup

New health directive would allow for most retailers to open for curbside pickup on May 18, 2020.

Updated budget impacts as a result of COVID-19

$1.7 billion deficit for the current fiscal year and the upcoming two-year budget does not include projected COVID-19 emergency response spending.

Additional food relief for students during COVID-19 school closures

Children eligible for free or reduced-price school meals can receive up to $365 in Pandemic EBT benefits.