COVID-19 Updates:
6/19/22 Update: CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines in children 6 months and older
(英文 English): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccines-children-teens.html
(中文 Chinese): https://chinese.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccines-children-teens.html
Information on COVID-19 vaccinations from the San Francisco Department of Public Health
(英文 English): https://www.sfcdcp.org/infectious-diseases-a-to-z/coronavirus-2019-novel-coronavirus/#1609351929502-7e75dffc-fc8e
Latest news on COVID-19 from the City and County of San Francisco
(英文 English): https://sf.gov/news/topics/coronavirus-covid-19
(中文 Chinese): https://sf.gov/zh-hant/news/topics/794
How to get free at-home COVID-19 test kits from the US government
(英文 English): https://special.usps.com/testkits
(中文 Chinese): https://special.usps.com/testkits-zh
Instructions on how to use Flowflex at-home COVID-19 test kits (Chinese Hospital)
(英文 English): https://youtu.be/gcdAejsCD-c
(中文 Chinese): https://youtu.be/04YTKLlkw-I
5/18/22 Update: Guidelines on when to isolate or quarantine from the California Department of Public Health
(英文 English): https://covid19.ca.gov/get-tested/#when-to-isolate-or-quarantine
(中文 Chinese): https://covid19.ca.gov/zh-hant/get-tested/#when-to-isolate-or-quarantine
4/12/2022 Update: Information about health insurance covering at-home COVID-19 test kits from the Chinese Community Health Plan (CCHP)
(英文 English): https://cchphealthplan.com/covid-19/
(中文 Chinese): https://cchphealthplan.com/zh-hant/covid-19/
1/12/2022 Update: Information about health insurance covering at-home COVID-19 test kits from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(英文 English): https://www.cms.gov/how-to-get-your-at-home-OTC-COVID-19-test-for-free
1/11/22 Update: Guidelines on when to isolate or quarantine from the San Francisco Department of Public Health
(英文 English): https://www.sfdph.org/dph/COVID-19/Isolation-and-Quarantine.asp
12/31/21 Update: Guidelines on when to isolate or quarantine from the California Department of Public Health
(英文 English): https://covid19.ca.gov/get-tested/#when-to-isolate-or-quarantine
(中文 Chinese): https://covid19.ca.gov/zh-hant/get-tested/#when-to-isolate-or-quarantine
9/28/21 Update: SFDPH recommends booster shots for high-risk individuals at least 6 months after the 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine or at least 28 days after the 2nd dose of the Moderna vaccine.
(英文 English): https://sf.gov/information/additional-vaccine-doses
(中文 Chinese): https://sf.gov/zh-hant/information/additional-vaccine-doses
9/27/21 Update: CDC recommends booster shots for high-risk individuals at least 6 months after the 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine. More data is needed for the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna vaccines.
(英文 English): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html
(中文 Chinese): https://chinese.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html
9/22/21 Update: FDA recommends booster shots for high-risk individuals at least 6 months after the 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
(英文 English): https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-booster-dose-pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccine-certain-populations
8/02/21 Update: San Francisco now requires proof of vaccination in bars, clubs, gyms, large indoor events, and restaurants.
(英文 English): https://sfmayor.org/article/san-francisco-require-proof-vaccination-entry-certain-indoor-businesses-and-all-large-indoor
8/02/21 Update: San Francisco now requires face coverings in public indoor areas regardless of your vaccination status.
(英文 English): https://sf.gov/information/masks-and-face-coverings-added-protection-coronavirus
(中文 Chinese): https://sf.gov/zh-hant/information/masks-and-face-coverings-added-protection-coronavirus
COVID-19 resources from the City and County of San Francisco
(英文 English): https://sf.gov/resource/2021/covid-19-outreach-toolkit
California offers residents a digital record of their COVID-19 vaccine
(英文 English): https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/
5/17/21 Update: California will keep existing mask mandates in place until June 15, 2021, when it will follow CDC guidance of allowing fully vaccinated individuals to go without a mask in most indoor settings and certain outdoor settings with a few exceptions.
(英文 English): https://covid19.ca.gov/masks-and-ppe/
(中文 Chinese): https://covid19.ca.gov/zh-hant/masks-and-ppe/
5/12/21 Update: CDC approves use of Pfizer vaccine in adolescents over 12
(英文 English): https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0512-advisory-committee-signing.html
4/27/21 Updates to CDC Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
(英文 English): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fvaccines%2Ffully-vaccinated-guidance.html;
4/25/21 CDC Recommends and resumes use of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
(英文 English): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/JJUpdate.html
4/15/21 Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Guidelines from the California Department of Public Health
(英文 English): https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/VaccineAllocationGuidelines.aspx
4/13/21 Update: Statement from CDC and FDA on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
(英文 English): https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0413-JJ-vaccine.html
3/8/21 Update: Benefits of Getting Vaccinated from the CDC
(英文 English): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html
(中文 Chinese): https://chinese.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html
2/9/21 Update from Mayor Breed: San Francisco Announces Plan to Expand Vaccine Eligibility to Workers in Education and Childcare, Emergency Services, and Food Sectors
(英文 English): https://sfmayor.org/article/san-francisco-announces-plan-expand-vaccine-eligibility-workers-education-and-childcare
Vaccine updates from the CDC:
(英文 English): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html
(中文 Chinese): https://chinese.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html
California COVID-19 Response – updated daily
(英文 English): https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/#California’s-vaccination-plan
COVID-19 testing services available at Chinese Hospital:
https://www.chinesehospital-sf.org/covid19-testing-services
During this time, it is important to stay informed. Below you will find updated information regarding COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and from the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH).
“COVID-19: How to Protect Yourself,” CDC
(英文 English): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html
(中文 Chinese): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention-chinese.html
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fact Sheet, SFDPH
(英文 English): https://sf.gov/topics/coronavirus-covid-19
(中文 Chinese): https://sf.gov/zh-hant/node/794
SFDPH Disease Prevention and Control
(英文 English): https://www.sfcdcp.org/infectious-diseases-a-to-z/coronavirus-2019-novel-coronavirus/
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for Dementia Caregivers, Alzheimer’s Association
(英文 English): Covid19CaregiverTips_English.pdf
(中文 Chinese): Covid19CaregiverTips_Chinese.pdf
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