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San Francisco health officials warn of fast-moving Omicron surge; public raises EPIC privacy breach allegations
Summary
Director Colfax warned the city to prepare for rapid Omicron growth and urged boosters; public commenter alleged EPIC privacy vulnerabilities tied to identity theft for nine DPH doctors, prompting commissioner requests for departmental follow-up.
San Francisco’s Director of Health, Dr. Grant Colfax, told the Health Commission the city is facing a rapidly accelerating Omicron wave and emphasized boosters, testing and masking as immediate priorities.
Colfax said the city is "on the brink of a very large increase in Omicron cases" and told the commissioners his team expects cases could double "every 2 to 3 days." He emphasized that boosters substantially restore vaccine protection and urged eligible residents and healthcare workers to be boosted to reduce hospitalizations.
Why it matters: City-level increases in cases and hospitalizations can…
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