How the San Francisco Bay Area coronavirus ‘shelter in place’ order works

At least 17 counties in California, centered on the San Francisco Bay Area, have issued shelter-in-place or shelter-at-home orders to slow the spread of coronavirus. San Francisco coronavirus shelter-in-place order - March 16, 2020 More than half a dozen San Francisco Bay Area counties issued similar orders asking almost all people to stay home as much as possible to help reduce the spread of the new coronavirus. Alameda County coronavirus ‘shelter-in-place’ order - March 16, 2020 Counties in the greater San Francisco Bay Area region issued a coronavirus ‘shelter-in-place’ order. Food cultivation, like farming, livestock and fishing Businesses that provide food, shelter and social services and other necessities of life for the needy Newspapers, TV, radio and other media services Gas stations, auto supply, auto repair and related facilities Banks and related financial institutions Hardware stores Plumbers, electricians, exterminators, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining safety and sanitation Businesses providing mailing and shipping services, including post office boxes Educational institutions — including public and private K-12 schools, colleges and universities — for purposes of facilitating distance learning or performing essential functions Laundromats, dry cleaners, and laundry service providers Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food, but only for delivery or carry out. Schools and other entities that provide food services under this exemption shall not permit the food to be eaten at the site where it is provided, or at any other gathering site Businesses that supply products needed for people to work from home Businesses that supply other essential businesses with the support or supplies necessary to operate Businesses that ship or deliver groceries, food, goods or services directly to residences Airlines, taxis and other private transportation providers providing transportation services necessary for essential activities Home-based care for seniors, adults and children Residential facilities and shelters for seniors, adults and children Professional services, such as legal or accounting services, when necessary to assist in compliance with legally mandated activities Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this order to work as permitted.