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San Francisco Will Start Reopening Businesses In September

San Francisco has been on the states COVID-19 watchlist since July, which has restricted the opening of businesses in San Francisco.

Mayor London Breed said in a statement to the press,

Our priority has always been to protect the health and safety of the people of San Francisco. Since March, people have been struggling financially, mentally, and emotionally, and being able to continue our gradual reopening of businesses and activities will help to ease some of that burden. We remain committed to making decisions based on data and our local conditions with COVID-19, and our next steps take a balanced and thoughtful approach to reopening. But we all need to do our part to reopen while keeping our community safe, so remember to cover your face, keep your distance, and wash your hands regularly.

As of September 1st, the following businesses are allowed to open:

  • Outdoor hair salons and barber shops
  • Outdoor personal services
  • Outdoor massage
  • Outdoor pools (lap swimming, wading), with limited capacity
  • Outdoor non-contact, recreational activities
  • Indoor malls (no food courts, gathering areas) at 25% capacity
  • Childcare and Out of School Time programs, with limitations
  • Higher and adult education, with limitations
  • Indoor funerals (up to 12 people)
  • Outdoor gym and fitness centers (September 9)

You can get more information on the plans to reopen San Francisco here and get more information from the Mayor's office here.

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