COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources

Current San Francisco Public Health Requirements Pursuant to March 11, 2022 Public Health Order

Changes to Proof of Vaccination and Masking Rules

As of March 11, 2022, the vaccination or proof of negative test requirement will no longer apply in most indoor settings. Indoor masking rules remain aligned with the state’s guidelines, allowing their removal in most spaces. Individual businesses may choose to impose stricter rules pertaining to mask wearing or vaccination than San Francisco's guidelines. Please see the detailed guidance below.

Masking Rules

Masking Requirements for All Individuals Regardless of Vaccination Status

There are no longer indoor masking requirements in most instances for indoor settings such as office buildings. Please see exemptions below.

Locations Where Masking is Still Required

Indoor masking is still required by the State for everyone, regardless of vaccination status, in public transportation; health care settings; congregate settings like correctional facilities and homeless shelters; and long-term care facilities.

Changes to Vaccine or Negative Test Verification Requirements

Office Buildings

Masks are no longer required in most public indoor buildings, regardless of vaccination status. Operators of individual businesses, facilities, or entities may choose to adopt more restrictive measures. There is no obligation to check vaccination status prior to entry or removal of mask.

Locations Where Vaccination No Longer Required for Entry

Vaccination status no longer needs to be verified prior to an individual’s entry to and or removal of a mask in the following settings:
Establishments or events where food or drink is served indoors—including, but not limited to, dining establishments, bars, clubs, theaters, and entertainment venues.
Gyms, recreation facilities, yoga studios, dance studios, and other fitness.
Establishments, where any patrons engage in cardiovascular, aerobic, strength training, or other exercise involving elevated breathing.

Mega Events

Per state guidelines, proof of vaccination or a negative test is still required to enter indoor mega events, currently defined as gatherings of 1,000 people or more.

Signage

The SFDPH COVID-19 Outreach Toolkit is often updated with new signage templates to consider using for your building. SFDPH has developed the following optional signs that you may wish to display in your building. The sign for mega events is mandatory.

COVID-19 Best Practices Poster. Encouraged for all businesses to remind individuals of the best prevention practices to reduce transmission of the virus.
Vaccination and Booster or a Negative Test Required Poster. Mandatory for mega events (1,000 or more people indoors) or businesses who want to check for boosters or negative tests.
Vaccination or Negative Test Required Poster. Optional for restaurants, bars, gyms and fitness centers, or buildings who wish to continue enforcing this requirement.
Masks Recommended for All Poster. Optional for businesses that are not restaurants, bars, gyms, fitness centers or theatres that do not opt to enforce stricter masking requirements.
Masks Required Poster. Optional for businesses that choose to require patrons to wear masks for added safety.
When To Get Tested. Optional flyer explaining when you need to get a COVID-19 test depending on whether you've been vaccinated.
How to Verify Vaccine Status. Optional guide for business owners and staff to know how to check the vaccination status QR codes.
Ventilation Checklist Poster. Optional sign for businesses to inform the public about ventilation strategies.
Wear Your Face Covering Correctly. Optional sign showing the correct and incorrect ways to wear a face covering to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Please find additional resources below. Missing something? Please contact David Harrison, Manager of Government and Public Affairs at davidh@boma.com.

BOMA International

BOMA International COVID-19 Resource Center

Getting Back to Work 3.0: Best Practices for Managing Commercial Buildings During COVID-19 Recovery

Local Resources

Current San Francisco Public Health Order

SF COVID-19 Webpage

San Francisco Department of Public Health Core Guidance for COVID-19

SF's COVID-19 Outreach Toolkit

Resources for Businesses and Employees

SF DBI COVID-19 Updates

Mayor Breed Press Releases

Federal Resources