We strive to provide the best care possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. We take the needed precautions to keep you and our care providers safe.
We want you to stay healthy and well. Stay up-to-date with the latest information about COVID-19.
Vaccines
To reduce the spread of COVID-19 and its impacts on health and society, a safe and effective vaccine is the most important intervention to keep you and your family healthy and safe.
Free vaccines and bivalent boosters are now available to everyone six months and older.
COVID-19 Vaccines for children six months to 11 years old:
Parents and caregivers can make appointments using their health system’s instructions, or pharmacy websites.
Other sources for vaccine appointments include the state’s vaccine booking website, myturn.ca.gov and the City’s website, sf.gov/getvaccinated.
COVID-19 Testing
If you are experiencing symptoms, get tested right away. If you have had a known exposure, it will take at least two days or more for the virus to be detected. Test 3 to 5 days after your exposure. Testing is available at different locations around San Francisco.
Possible COVID-19 Symptoms
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Infected people have had a wide range of symptoms reported – from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-10 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Emergency Warning Signs
Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If you or someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
What To Do If You’re Sick
If you test positive for COVID-19, there are steps you can take to avoid infecting others, including isolating at home and limiting contact with others.
Visiting ZSFG
Our team is taking special precautions to keep you and your loved one safe while at ZSFG. We have put restrictions in place for visitors. These restrictions can change as the status of COVID-19 changes in our community. The guidelines also apply to DPH and law enforcement staff.