舊金山灣區從三月十七日零時起開始實施三週「軟性封城」，範圍涵蓋了六個縣，影響670萬居民的生活，為期三週暫至四月七日為止，
所謂「軟性封城」，不會關閉部分的商店如超市雜貨店、藥局、診所醫院、銀行、加油站、五金行。餐館則僅限於外賣的營業服務。
Bay Area coronavirus shutdown : What you need to know about how life will change with new shelter-in-place order
By Dominic Fracassa / March 16, 2020 Updated: March 16, 2020 3:12 p.m.
Six Bay Area counties are expected to demand residents shelter in place for the next three weeks as health officials scramble to keep coronavirus from spreading across the region. The Tempest in San Francisco is empty after California Governor Gavin Newsom called for all bars closed due to coronavirus.
Six Bay Area counties are expected to demand residents shelter in place for the next three weeks as health officials scramble to keep coronavirus from spreading across the region.
Here’s a quick look at what you need to know about the shelter-in-place order:
Why is this happening?
To safeguard public health and safety. Coronavirus is easily transmitted between people, especially in group settings. The shelter-in-place orders are being enacted to slow the spread of the virus by mandating that people stay indoors and isolate themselves — except to attend to certain essential activities, according to the health orders. As the number of cases in the region continues to swell, health officials are also deeply concerned about being able to handle a huge influx of new patients at clinics and hospitals.
Which counties are affected?
San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Marin, Contra Costa and Alameda counties. The City of Berkeley, which has its own health department, is also participating. Three other Bay Area counties — Sonoma, Solano and Napa — were not immediately included.
How many people are affected?
Those counties have a combined population of 6.7 million.
How long is the order in place for?
The shelter-in-place order becomes effective at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday and will be in place until at least April 7. People, particularly vulnerable populations, are advised to leave their homes only to take care of essential errands.
● 新聞出處：[San Francisco Chronicle 舊金山紀事報] 2020年03月16日3:12 p.m.