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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.

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.

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.

Indoor dining, indoor worship, and other activities allowed

All patrons must wear face coverings. Reopening places must have safety plans in place.

Indoor dining and indoor worship will be allowed September 30

Indoor dining and indoor worship will be allowed at 25% capacity, up to 100 people. Other activities will also be allowed, or at increased capacity.

Indoor museums and galleries allowed to reopen under new health directive

Museum visitors must wear face coverings. Reopening spaces must limit their capacity and get safety plans approved.

Mayor London Breed announces timeline and framework for reopening indoor dining in San Francisco

San Francisco is working with the local restaurant industry to develop a standardized health and safety plan and protocols to help restaurants prepare for reopening.