Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Get vaccinated. Get boosted. Wear a mask. Get tested.

Get vaccinated, get your booster.

Protect yourself and those around you from new variants.

Vaccines and boosters open to everyone 5 and older.

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Stay healthy

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What to do

Wear a mask

N95, double, and well-fitting medical masks are more effective. Up your protection when cases are rising​​.

What to do when exposed to COVID-19

Get tested 3 to 5 days after your close contact and wear a mask when around others for 10 days.

Get treated for COVID-19

If you have a positive test and qualify, start treatment right away.

Vaccines

Vaccine required

Show proof of vaccination at large indoor events and at businesses that ask for it.

Get proof of your vaccine status

Store your COVID-19 CDC vaccine card in a safe place and get a digital version. For lost cards, see your options.

Get vaccinated at your home

If you can't leave home, you can get your Covid booster at home.

San Francisco COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker

See how many San Franciscans have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.

Get help

Apply to get help with your rent

Residents in need of rental assistance can now apply to the San Francisco Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Help for immigrants during the coronavirus outbreak

Immigration updates and financial resources for immigrants in the Bay Area.

Information

Guidance from the Department of Public Health

Official instructions for schools, businesses, health practitioners and others.

San Francisco COVID-19 Data Tracker

See data around coronavirus cases and test results.

Business during the coronavirus pandemic

What you need to reopen your business safely. Get loans, grants, and other help for your business.

News

San Francisco begins COVID-19 boosters for children ages 5 to 11

Bay Area health officers urge public to take precautions as COVID levels rise

San Franciscans who test positive for COVID-19 and are at high risk for severe illness are eligible for COVID medicines

Resources

Health orders and directives

COVID-19 health orders and directives

San Francisco health orders and directives, and related guidance.
COVID-19 Health Order FAQs about vaccination and testing

Get answers to questions about what the COVID-19 Health Order says about vaccination and testing.
COVID-19 Health Order FAQs for exemptions and enforcement

Get answers to questions about what the COVID-19 Health Order says about exemptions and enforcement.
COVID-19 Health Order FAQ for high risk settings

Get answers to questions about what the COVID-19 Health Order says about high risk settings.
Operate your business safely

Stay home when feeling sick, get tested, know your choices for vaccines and masks.

For youth

For under 18: Permission for the COVID-19 vaccine

People 5-11 must get permission from a parent or guardian to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Kids aged 12-17 should get permission from a parent or guardian to get the COVID-19 vaccine. See your options.
Schools, childcare, and youth programs during the COVID-19 pandemic

Follow this guidance to keep kids and staff safe.

Get notified

Sign up with CalNotify

CA Notify is a free service that allows you to find out if you were exposed to COVID-19.

Mental health

Mental health resources

Access to mental health and substance use services

Covid research

Participate in COVID-19 research

Join research studies if you tested positive for COVID-19 or were exposed to someone who is COVID-19 positive.

Related departments

Department of Public Health

We protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans.

Disease Prevention and Control

We protect public health through clinics, Public Health Laboratory, and our chronic disease prevention team.

Department of Emergency Management

DEM manages and prepares for everyday and not-so-everyday emergencies.

Office of the Mayor

Mayor London Breed is the 45th Mayor of San Francisco and the first African-American woman elected.