Coronavirus Safety Information
Information is changing quickly
Cases have been confirmed in several countries in Asia, other parts of the world and the United States, including California. Since this virus is very new, health authorities continue to carefully watch how this virus spreads
Public health officials are taking action
Public health officials are taking action to protect the public. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are closely monitoring the outbreak. This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation, and CDC will provide updated information as it becomes available.
The CDC is screening passengers arriving from Wuhan, China, to selected airports in the United States, including San Francisco International Airport (SFO), for fever and symptoms of the illness.
There is no novel coronavirus circulating in San Francisco
San Francisco has zero confirmed cases of novel coronavirus. If a San Francisco case is confirmed, the Health Department will make an announcement, in cooperation with CDC and California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
Bay Area residents are at low risk of becoming infected
Residents of the Bay Area are at low risk of becoming infected with this novel (new) coronavirus, unless they have recently traveled to Wuhan or have come in close contact with someone who was ill who recently traveled in that area
Do I need to wear a mask or cancel my social activities?
There is no recommendation to wear masks or cancel your activities at this time. The best way to protect your health is by practicing preventive measures such has consistent handwashing and getting a flu shot to help prevent illness and symptoms similar to the novel coronavirus.
If you traveled to Wuhan and are feeling symptoms…
Anyone who has recently been to Wuhan and develops a fever and lower respiratory symptoms, such as a cough or shortness of breath, should first call their doctor or health care provider and share their travel history before visiting.
Tips to protect yourself and others
1) Get your flu shot to protect against flu or symptoms similar to novel coronavirus
2) Wash hands with liquid soap and water, and rub for at least 20 seconds
3) Cover your cough or sneeze
4) Stay home if you are sick
5) For people who may be traveling to Wuhan:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/alert/novel-coronavirus-china
Stay informed
Stay up to date with the novel coronavirus by visiting: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html
Fact Sheets
English: https://www.sfdph.org/dph/alerts/files/coronavirus_facts_1-31-20.pdf
Espanol: https://www.sfdph.org/dph/alerts/files/coronavirus_facts_1-27-20_v4_SPA.pdf
中文:https://www.sfdph.org/dph/alerts/files/coronavirus_facts_1-27-20_v4_chinese.pdf
Filipino:https://www.sfdph.org/dph/alerts/files/coronavirus_facts_1-27-20_v4_FIL.pdf
Mask Information
English: https://www.sfdph.org/dph/alerts/files/public_health_recommendations_en…
Espanol:https://www.sfdph.org/dph/alerts/files/public_health_recommendations_sp…
中文:https://www.sfdph.org/dph/alerts/files/public_health_recommendations_ch…
Filipino: https://www.sfdph.org/dph/alerts/files/public_health_recommendations_fi…