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6 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In San Francisco
Six more San Francisco residents are infected with COVID-19, bringing the city's total to eight. All had known contact with other patients.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Six more San Francisco residents are infected with COVID-19, bringing the city's total cases to eight, health officials said Saturday.
All six are isolated at home and are in good condition, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health
"These newly confirmed cases are an indication of the increasing circulation of coronavirus in the community, as expected, given the patterns in our state, region and our own city," said Dr. Grant Colfax, Director of Health.
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Of the six patients, three are women and three are men. Two are in their 20s, three in their 40s, and one in their 50s. All six have had known contact with a confirmed COVID-19 patient, health officials said.
The Department of Public Health is working with the patients and their families to monitor their health and precautions are being taken to protect their health and the health of the public, health officials said.
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"San Franciscans should remain calm, and take appropriate steps for heightened precautions," Colfax said.
The news underscores the need for residents to follow recommendations for social distancing, to reduce the spread of the virus and protect community health.
Starting Monday, the Department of Public Health will post confirmed cases on their website, updated daily, at www.sfdph.org/dph/alerts/coron... .
A media availability is set for 3 p.m. Saturday with Dr. Susan Philip, San Francisco Deputy Health Officer, at 25 Van Ness Ave., room 610.
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