COVID-19 Updates: Mayor’s New Health Orders & District 3 News

The city just released new health orders regarding the timeline for business reopening and wearing face coverings:

  • People must wear a face covering anytime they’re outside the home and are indoors (such as at work or other allowed activities) with some exceptions. This means that all of us who live in apartment buildings must wear masks in common areas such as elevators and laundry rooms. Please urge your management to email residents and post signs to educate them of this order. It also mandates masks when exercising with others in the vicinity (e.g., running, bicycling within 30 feet). Exceptions apply for children under twelve.
  • On a positive note, if everyone complies with the health orders, it’s more likely that the city will be able to reopen activities on its tentative timeline.

Here are some highlights from Supervisor Peskin’s May 16, 2020 Newsletter:

  • Curbside pick-up for small businesses: Over 200 District 3 small businesses have petitioned for this option
  • Slow Streets and public space for small business recovery: District 3 will add slow streets in the next phase of this program
  • SF COVID19 Data Tracker and Services: Check out San Francisco’s response to COVID-19 as guided by science and data
  • Increasing food needs in District 3: Food distribution has skyrocketed from 140 families per week to over 1,200 per week during this crisis. For those with food needs, please refer to this updated guide of food resources. Here’s how you can help: Donate to local foodbanks or give to SF COVID19 Response and Recovery fund
  • Check out the local resources list, especially for seniors and families in District 3