Mayor breed im mayor london breed, mayor of San Francisco. I am joined by the director of Public Health, grant cofax, trent roar, the director of homelessness and housing abigail stewartkhan, the police chief, and the director of emergency management. Today wed like to provide an update and of course answer questions to the press during this Virtual Press conference. As of today, we have 1,216 confirmed cases of covid19 in San Francisco. Sadly, we have 20 people who passed away as a result of the virus. As a reminder, datasf. Org covid19 is where you can find details to find out who is actually infected as well as those who have been tested. I want to be clear from the very beginning when we heard about what was happening with the coronavir coronavirus, specifically in wuhan, china, sadly there were a lot of xenophobia of those in our asian community. This virus is not discriminating on the basis of race. Sadly, the xenophobia continues. We want our community to know we are here to provide the resources and the support necessary to deal with the challenges around discrimination. So its not tolerated here in San Francisco. In fact, as we look at the data and the inequities as it relates to covid19, we are seeing the disparities, true disparities around income and inequality and other things that have sadly been a part of our environment and our climate for so many years, that when there is a pandemic, those issues are heightened and made work and exacerbated as a result of this pandemic. Specifically people who might not have access to Good Health Care or conditions or outcomes are those most impacted. We see that people who live in crowded settings and congregate situations since day one, those are the most challenging as they are the most impacted by the virus. The data is what is helping to shape our understanding of this virus, as it relates to San Francisco. But it is also playing itself out throughout the country. Im really proud of this city because not only do we have an office of racial equity, from the very beginning when we operated this Emergency Operations center right here, from day one we put into effect an equity team, a team comprised of people who are familiar with various cultures and communities, with the sole purpose of providing the necessary support to educate people about the virus, the impacts, and also provide access to services. An example is from the very beginning when we were asking nonessential businesses to close and we had a number of nail salon that were still open where there was a language barrier. This particular team was a team that outreached to that particular business, to not only explain why it was necessary to close, but what other Small Business services are available. Our Public Housing and the residents of Public Housing who already are dealing with challenges around income and equality but also access to resources, to reach out to the neighborhood nonprofit organizations that work with residents of Public Housing and Affordable Housing to provide resources to food and an understanding about employment insurance and all of the Resources Available, it takes a lot of work. Typically you would walk up and fill out the paperwork with someone online, and now that work is a lot harder to do, requiring us to be creative and requiring more volunteers for outrea outreach. Maybe sure that those who are not connected to the internet or know how to use it, that we are supporting them so no one is left out. We are focused on if anything sure and director davis from the Human Rights Commission will talk more about some of the incredible things they are doing to help underserved communities in San Francisco. Some of the simple things, providing gift cards to families with food, providing help for filling out Unemployment Insurance applications. Providing assistance and understanding of some of the laws and things weve implemented in the city and making sure people are connected, informed, and supported through basic services. Its really key to supporting all of our residents and we have been doing this since day one. I want to take this opportunity to thank the nonprofit organizations and our faith leaders, because they are on the frontlines, communicating with their congregations, providing support and Delivery Services informally and on the ground doing everything they can to support their residents. I want to express my appreciation to so Many Community members who have taken it on themselves to ask Community Members who they may need, especially the people we know who are in isolation, their neighbors and everyone in this. This means we have to continue the acts of kindness and support for our neighbors. Speaking of neighbors, i want to talk a little bit about some additional things that we are going to be adding to our data tracker. People are of course interested in learning about this virus, not only by race and Health Disparities, but also by location. So today on the tracker well have information by zip code of where people are sadly who are diagnosed with coronavirus, what particular neighborhoods they live in. Again, it goes back to some of the disparity disparities we knew. We are seeing more cases, which is consistent with our findings that about 25 of those people who are infected in this city are latino. And the Latino Community represents 15 of the population. So there is a huge disparity there. We also see a large part of Homeless Population in sonoma being infected. I want to be clear what this map reveals information that helps us to understand where the cases are, but it in no way indicates that some parts of our city are safer than others. So i dont want us to get the idea that that is the case in any of our neighborhoods. This is really about gathering more information and doing everything we can to provide the public with everything we have just so that you are aware and so that you understand how important it is to continue to take the precautions we are asking you to do. Whether its wearing a face covering, whether its socially distancing yourself from anyone who is not a part of your household, and staying inside as much as you possibly can, except for essential services or to take a walk and get some fresh air. These steps are critical to doing exactly what we need to do to continue to flatten this curve in San Francisco. I also want to talk about many of the challenges that people continue to face. We early on put a moratorium on evictions for residents and our commercial businesses. We know that the water and the power will not be turned off as a result of this pandemic, which is i know helpful to help ease peoples minds just a little bit as we go through this real challenge. But ultimately we know that the biggest challenge will be access to food. Access to food in general, but also healthy food. And we know that communities where we have a lot of lowincome families, where people have lost their jobs, where in some cases they might not qualify for Unemployment Insurance, where our immigrant communities are afraid to maybe interact with the government in various communities. Here in San Francisco, i am so proud of the work we have done to really identify such a significant need to help provide a adverse population of people with food. I just want to talk a little bit about some of the things we are doing. Basically we recently launched a Pilot Program with the Salvation Army to make and deliver meals to people who are experiencing homelessness and those that are living in encampments. I know people are not necessarily happy with the encampments, but we realize those are people who also need food too. The Salvation Army will be partnering with us to make sure they get fed and that feels are delivered to them. As well as working with us on important programs to provide to those who are without a home. Thanks to their work, well be able to deliver 1300 meals daily to people across 40 locations in San Francisco. This is just one part of our massive undertaking to help get food to our vulnerable populations. Were also providing three meals a day to the people who are not only in our shelters but are in hotel rooms who we moved out of the shelters for the purposes of keeping people separated from one another so the virus doesnt continue to spread. I want to talk about the San Francisco unified school district. 319,000 people have been fed to date because even though, unfortunately, the schools had to close, there have been a number of people who showed up, folks making sure people had access to meals. More than 12,000 meals have been delivered by open hand, self help for the elderly, and our isolating and quarantining hotline. So what we announced last week was the ability for anyone who might experience isolation or no access to food to go to sfgov. Org or to call 311 so we can make sure groceries are delivered to families to our elderly or disabled residents who might not be able to get out and get food. I want to appreciate the food bank. Theyve set up 13 popup locations in the bayview and excelcior communities that are struggling. Some of the lowincome communities, theyve had a lot of volunteers. I visited one location where they are handing out food boxes and providing resources and they are doing that on a regular basis. Meals on wheels is a program that continues to deliver food to those who are disabled and elderly. Also, i want to take a moment to appreciate the countless san franciscans who are shopping for their neighborhoods, who are reaching out to people they know that need help. I know that one of my Staff Members here in the city has five seniors that she specifically shops for every single week. Those are the seniors shes committed to. I think it does absolutely amazing when people take on the responsibility of supporting their neighbors and doing what you can to make sure they have the resources that they need. The incredible people of this city who continue to reach out and do all that they can. So i think its clear that our goal is to make sure that no one is deprived of food during this pandemic. I just want to take a moment to appreciate the private sector. The people who have given to givesf. Weve collected almost 8 million in private money and partnered that with money from the city and county of San Francisco to provide support for people to access food. Its been absolutely incredible. Thank you to the San Francisco foundation and to give to sf. Ill talk about that more this week to acknowledge the contributors who have gone above and beyond to help with food and security around our city. I have to say, San Francisco has been a model in providing access to food to people all over this city. So if you know anyone you think needs help for any reason, please call 311 or go to our website sfgov. Org. Lets make sure no one goes hungry as a result of this pandemic. Jeff humlin is here to talk about some updates with regards to muni. I am really excited about his announcement today to add certain lines back into the fold, some new adjustments. I want to thank the transit operators, our muni operators. The folks who are cleaning the buses. The folks who are showing up every single day, putting their lives on the line, in order to get our essential workforce to their destinations. The hospitals, grocery stores, or places folks are making themselves available to the public because we know that people still need food, they need access to the hospitals, they need their medication and other things. People on the frontline getting folks without access to transportation any other way are our muni drivers. I want to take this moment to really appreciate them so much for their hard work and their dedication. And also the number of drivers who are coming back to work. Some were out sick. Some had concerns about their family members. I want to make it clear that the program we have for First Responders includes our muni drivers and those who are working every single day. So if youre concerned about your families and you want to come to work, which we desperately want you to come to work, and you want to stay here in San Francisco at a hotel room because you are concerned that you interact with thousands of members of the public and you dont want to put your families at risk, we are here for you because we need you and we appreciate all that you continue to do to support the people of this city. Jeff humlin will talk more about that in terms of an increase in service. I also want to remind people because as far as the face coverings, i want to be clear with people, you are not required to wear a mask specifically. Just anything that can cover your nose and your mouth when you are standing in line or in any location that provides an essential service. If youre out riding your bike, running, walking your dog, basically that is not necessarily a requirement to wear a face covering, but doing anything else where youre around other people, number one, it does not take the place of social distancing. Number two, youre required to wear a face covering. I want to reiterate that. Please follow our guidelines. Please use common sense so that we can keep you safe and others around you safe as well. Last but not least, today is april 20, 4 20. Its a time when in the past there would be a celebration with those who are marijuana enthusiastics at golden gate park. We made it clear that it is canceled today. I want to express my appreciation to the ambassador of the bay e40, a rap artist who has been really a part of the fabric of our rap culture here in the bay area since i was in high school and so many people love and admire him. We appreciate his message of love and his expression to ask people to stay home this year. We hope you heed our message to stay home today and to not come to golden gate park. So far, so good. We want to thank you for abiding by our direction on 4 20. We know its difficult because you want to celebrate. We want to celebrate so many things right now, but it is a matter of life and death. This is why were asking people in this city and everywhere to continue to not gather in large groups, to stay at home for the most part except for essential services, to use face coverings and common sense. Take care of yourselves and your family members so we can get through this as safely as possible. With that, i want to take this opportunity to introduce dr. Grant colfax to provide an update from the department of Public Health. Thank you, mayor breed. Good afternoon. Im dr. Grant colfax, director of health for the city and county of San Francisco. Today i am glad to bring forward more data on the effect of coronavirus in our community. I have consistently stressed the need to follow data, science, and facts in our collective response. Today is another step forward in that philosophy. The online tracker the online data tracker now includes a map that shows the approximately 1,200 people who have tested positive in the city, the number of these cases per zip code, as well as the rate at each location. This map shows us that some areas have higher rates than the rest of the city based on the testing that we have done so far. The map affirms what we already know about how this virus spreads. The population and locations in our city that are most affected by Health Disparities, by income inequality, and by structural rates of them are also going to be the areas most affected by this pandemic. Unfortunately, Health Emergencies exploit the inequalities in society. People with chronic illnesses, Underlying Health conditions, and from communities who have experienced institutionalized stigma and discrimination are going to be more at risk for getting sick. This map is sobering, but unfortunately it is not surprising. Unfortunately, it looks like many other maps in San Francisco, including those that depict Health Disparities, income inequality, and racial and ethnic inequities. And yet, this map also supports our focus on equity in vulnerable population in our collective response to this pandemic. We must make progress in reducing the spread of coronavirus everywhere, everywhere, in our city or we will not emerge from this pandemic. Even though our rates of the data are still incomplete because about a third of test results we receive do not include this information, i still felt it was important to start sharing the emerging picture now. Let me walk through the map and explain what it does and does not tell us. The map shows confirmed cases of coronavirus in San Francisco by zip code. It is based and this is very important it is based on the number of people we have tested. As you know, we have not testing nearly everyone. As of today, there are about 11,250 tests that had been reported in San Francisco. About 1,200 are positive. The citywide rate of the tests of the positive tests of the tests that had been done is 14. 07 per 10,000 people. Again, this is important. The map does not show the prevalence or the total number of covid19 cases in the zip code because most people have not been tested. And i want to stress that no zip code or neighborhood is inherently safer than another. Every san franciscan should continue to exercise precautions. This map should not make anyone feel more