Thank you for joining us on this friday morning. Lets get right to that breaking news, the most violent night of protests so far in minneapolis. Anger over the death of george floyd boiling over as protesters gained access to a Police Station overnight setting fire to the building just hours after prosecutors said they are not ready to announce whether charges will be filed in connection with floyds death. 500 soldiers with the Minnesota National guard have now been activated to respond to the growing violence. At least 170 businesses have been damaged so far. This is video of a liquor store on fire. The fire chief saying, quote, we will aggressively fight these fires, but well retreat if its not safe. Demands for an arrest in the case have grown since video showed floyd moments before his death handcuffed with a Police Officers knee on his neck. This morning were learning more about previous complaints against that officer as protests spread to cities far beyond minneapolis. Overnight
District attorney about the Public Health orders and i will say that he has been extremely supportive. Weve talked specifically about the need to if the need arises, he is supportive. I dont have those cases in terms of the details to discuss the merits of either of those cases. So, i dont think thats appropriate for me to go into detail that i dont have. But i will say they were both of the Public Health order violation nature. And those eventually will make its way to the proper authorities and the prosecutor and well see what happens. Reporter thank you. The next questions are for dr. Grant colfax. Thank you. Reporter dr. Colfax, the first question is from kate wolfe. Is the San Francisco medical Examiners Office testing for covid19 in people who have died . So, the medical examiner is following c. D. C. Guidelines with regards to testing for covid19 in people who have died. That would include people who die suddenly who have a known contact with somebody whos covidpositive. Reporte
Welcome to the april 6, 2020 meeting of the rules committee. Im supervisor hillary ronen, chair of the committee. Im joined on this Video Conference with rules Committee Vice chair supervisor katherine stefani. Our clerk today is victor young and id like to thank sfgovtv for staffing this meeting. Do you have any announcements . Yes. Due to the covid19 healthy emergency and to protect board members, City Employees and the public, the board of supervisors litingive chamber and Committee Room are closed. However, members will be participating in the meeting remotedly as in the same extent as if they were physically comment. Physically present. We are streaming numbers across the screen. Each speaker will be allowed two minutes to speak. Commentses or opportunities to speak during the Public Comment period are available via phone, by calling 8882045984. Access code 3501008 and then press pound and dial one again. Press 0 and 1 to be added to the queue. You will be lined up in the system i
If you are an individual who has financial needs, please visit our website oewd. Org. There is a lot of resources that are provided with clarity around what programs could be made available. We also know that the governor, as i mentioned before, has extended the eligibility requirements for those who can apply for unemployment insurance. We want to encourage as many people as possible to apply. We want to make sure that people have access to resources. If you have any questions or concerns or you need access to resources, please visit oe oewd. Org. I want to talk a little bit about the announcement made yesterday by our county Health Officers in the bay area with a strong recommendation that people who are going out of their homes wear masks. I want to be clear that, number one, this is a recommendation from our county Health Officers, and, number two, this does not take the place of physical distancing. We want to make sure people understand that the policy of social distancing has be
Either by dph or their own provider. Every staff member on the two units where staff have been sick have been tested. Every patient where there was a sick patient has been tested. We are working with cdc to identify and test those that are most concerned may have had exposure to coronavirus. Why dont we test everyone on campus . We must prioritize the clinical decisions and resources. First to be tested will be those showing symptoms or who have been exposed to a person with coronavirus. The contract tracings will tell us who these people are and drive further action and decision making. We are committed to keeping you all informed. Testing has been taking places every day this week. It has taken place on the four south among patients with symptoms or identified having risk of exposure. Cdc advices about additional tests on campus. We will act on those recommendations. We have talked at the meetings, dr. Colfax and mayor breed kept you informed about testing supplies. If we had unlimit