More businesses in San Francisco, San Mateo and Alameda Counties are preparing to open for curbside pickup next week. It's part of a gradual relaxing of shelter-in-place orders.
You're not the only one who's lost track of what day it is.
"We are on day way too many," San Francisco Mayor London Breed said.
Breed had previously announced some businesses including florists would be open for curbside pickup and delivery.
"The good news is that is still happening," Breed announced Wednesday. "The even better news is we are able to extend this to all retail in San Francisco with a business that is actually directly connected to the street."
We anticipate that most retailers in San Francisco will be allowed to open for curbside pickup and delivery starting Monday.Essentially, as long as you're not in a shopping mall and people can walk up to the front of the store, you will be able to open for pickup and delivery.
— London Breed (@LondonBreed) May 13, 2020The order also extends to some manufacturing and warehouse operations.
San Francisco Public Health Director Dr. Grant Colfax said it's happening because sheltering-in-place has saved lives.
"San Francisco's mortality rate due to COVID-19 is four times less than that of Los Angeles and 35 times less than New York City's," Dr. Colfax said.
Further details, including the full order, are expected to be released Thursday ahead of the new public health order Monday.
San Mateo and Alameda Counties are planning to issue similar orders next week.
"I am encouraged that data about COVID-19 cases, hospital capacity, and other indicators show some stability so that San Mateo County can now enter the early stages of Phase 2," San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow said in a release Wednesday. "I want to remind everyone these modifications are not being made because it is safe to be out and about."
