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SF urges safer choices during holiday season, recommends COVID-19 boosters for all adults

COVID-19 cases are increasing in SF, making it especially important to make safer choices during holiday celebrations, travel, and gatherings

Mayor London Breed and SFDPH recognize community leaders' efforts to #VaccinateSF

Nine community leaders are recognized for their tireless efforts over the past year to vaccinate thousands of people.

SF opens COVID-19 boosters broadly to adults to avoid winter surge

Case rates are increasing in San Francisco as the holiday season approaches and people gather and travel.

SF is ready to roll out COVID-19 vaccines for 5 to 11 year olds

Appointments for COVID-19 vaccines are opening up to accommodate 44,000 newly eligible SF children at many health-system sites, but demand may exceed supply for the first few weeks

Celebrate safely when attending Outside Lands and Halloween gatherings

SF's Department of Emergency Management and Department of Public Health advise on safe gatherings ahead of busy and high-trafficked weekend festivities

SF State, SFDPH, and SFUSD collaborate to offer scholarships for SF youth who get COVID-19 vaccine

City residents ages 12 to 17 are eligible to have their tuition covered at SF State if they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

San Franciscans urged to get flu vaccines ahead of holiday season

With influenza season beginning in November, San Franciscans should add a flu vaccine on top of their COVID-19 vaccine or booster, if eligible, for a safer and healthier holiday season.

SF reaches milestone as 70% of the City's Black, African-American population has received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose

The vaccination rate among Black, African-American individuals in SF is a testament to strong community partnerships and a drive toward equity.

Bay Area health officers issue criteria for lifting COVID-19 indoor masking requirements

As COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations decline, health officers for the nine Bay Area jurisdictions that require face coverings in most indoor public spaces today reached consensus on criteria to lift those health orders.

City announces acquisition of two buildings for people with mental health and substance use disorders

Located in the Mission and South of Market neighborhoods, the buildings will provide space for 26 adults to live in a community setting with access to care, services, and treatment.