San Francisco ordered to shelter in place due to coronavirus

[brooklynite]

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is telling city residents to stay in their homes as a shelter-in-place order is issued.

"Effective at midnight, San Francisco will require people to stay home except for essential needs," Breed tweeted at noon Monday. "Necessary government functions & essential stores will remain open."

Individuals are asked to avoid all gatherings except for medical purposes, to get food, or for work reasons.

"These steps are based on the advice of public health experts to slow the spread of #COVID19," Breed said. "The most important thing you can do is remain home as much as possible. There is no need to rush out for food or supplies, as these stores will remain open."

Read more: https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/shelter-in-place-San-Francisco-Mayor-London-Breed-15135075.php

[Initech]

1. It just gets more depressing by the minute....

I don't know how much more of this I can take.

[JudyM]

3. It's a community thing, Initech... you're not alone

and a lot of us with vulnerable loved ones are scared. Somehow we’ll rise to the occasion and get through this, hopefully with minimal suffering.

[Dennis Donovan]

4. What JudyM said

It totally kicked my ass yesterday. I had to stay away from DU for awhile.

Here's something I posted in the lounge. I hope it makes you laugh like it did me:

Link to tweet

[Initech]

6. Yeah the last 5 days have been a nightmare.

[Dennis Donovan]

7. Are you closing your eyes and breathing deeply?

Do about 10 slow breaths, in and out.

[yardwork]

2. This is coming nationwide. Be prepared.

[Dennis Donovan]

5. Yep.

I have one grave concern. When they say medicine, does that also mean you your pets? My dog is diabetic and needs his insulin.

[yardwork]

8. I believe that people would insist on care for their pets.

[GReedDiamond]

10. I hear ya...just today I picked up insulin & syringes for my cat...

Best of luck. I hope you can get the insulin for your dog.

[dickthegrouch]

9. Not just SF. 6 counties in Bay Area

https://www.Mercurynews.com/2020/03/16/Coronavirus-six-bay-area-counties-to-shelter-in-place/