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San Francisco health officials describe early coronavirus screening, urge calm
Summary
San Francisco Health Department leaders told the Health Commission the department was closely monitoring a novel coronavirus outbreak, coordinating airport screening at SFO with CDC, and updating clinical and community guidance to limit transmission and avoid discrimination.
San Franciscos health leadership told the Health Commission on Jan. 21 that the city was closely monitoring a novel coronavirus outbreak and coordinating with federal and regional partners to limit spread.
Grant Colfax, Director of Health, said the department was "monitoring the new coronavirus outbreak very carefully" and noted that the CDC had started screening passengers arriving at San Francisco International Airport from Wuhan, China. Colfax said the…
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