San Francisco to ‘Shelter in Place’ Over Coronavirus, Says Mayor

San Francisco to ‘Shelter in Place’ Over Coronavirus, Says Mayor
San Francisco Mayor London Breed speaks during a news conference at the future site of a Transitional Age Youth Navigation Center in San Francisco, California, on Jan. 15, 2020. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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San Francisco and several nearby California counties were directed to shelter in place starting 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday until April 7, in an attempt to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.

“Effective at midnight, San Francisco will require people to stay home except for essential needs. Necessary government functions & essential stores will remain open. These steps are based on the advice of public health experts to slow the spread of COVID19,” San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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