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Stay home for July 4 weekend to flatten the curve again

With San Francisco experiencing a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, residents should stay home, stay smart, and protect each other.

Pause on reopenings that were scheduled for June 29

Due to an increase in local COVID-19 cases, San Francisco will temporarily delay the reopening of businesses originally scheduled for June 29.

Small outdoor gatherings, indoor retail, and other businesses allowed under new health directive

People celebrating special occasions outside and hiring in-home services should follow safety guidelines. Reopening businesses must have safety requirements in place.

Outdoor dining allowed under new health directive

Restaurants with sit-down meal service can open for outdoor dining, with health and safety plans in place.

Tennis and golf rules eased under new health directive

You can play tennis and golf, if you follow rules to keep yourself and others safe and healthy.

More curbside retail and outdoor activities allowed under new health order

Low-contact services and outdoor equipment rentals can open for curbside pickup and dropoff.

Timeline and plan for reopening San Francisco

Plan formulated by the Economic Recovery Task Force allows outdoor dining, indoor retail, and certain outdoor activities to resume on June 15. Other activities will reopen in phases.

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.

SF childcare and summer camps to open in June

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