Director Colfax reports San Francisco's COVID cases drop below 10 per 100000
October 05, 2021 | San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
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The San Francisco City Council meeting on July 4, 2025, focused on a comprehensive update regarding the ongoing COVID-19 situation in the city. Director of Health, Dr. Colfax, reported significant improvements in COVID-19 metrics, indicating a positive trend in managing the pandemic.
Dr. Colfax highlighted that San Francisco has seen a decline in COVID-19 cases, with the current rate at 9.1 cases per 100,000 residents, a notable drop from the peak of the recent surge. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the city has surpassed 50,000, with 639 reported deaths. The reproductive rate of the virus is now below 1, suggesting that the spread of COVID-19 is slowing down.
Hospitalization rates have also decreased, with current numbers in the mid to low sixties, well below the peak of 123 hospitalizations during the surge. This indicates that the healthcare system is not at risk of being overwhelmed.
Vaccination efforts have been robust, with 75% of San Francisco residents fully vaccinated and 83% of eligible individuals having received their vaccinations. However, disparities in vaccination rates among different racial and ethnic groups remain, with the lowest rates observed among non-Latinx white residents.
Dr. Colfax provided updates on booster shots, noting that Pfizer boosters are currently available for at-risk groups, while discussions regarding booster authorization for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are scheduled for mid-October. Additionally, preparations are underway for the vaccination of children aged 5 to 11, expected to begin between Halloween and Thanksgiving.
The meeting also addressed the importance of maintaining in-person learning in schools, with fewer than five outbreaks reported in both public and private educational institutions. The city continues to support schools with guidelines and vaccination sites to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Looking ahead, the health department plans to sustain its efforts in managing COVID-19 as it transitions to an endemic phase, focusing on vaccination outreach, particularly for vulnerable populations and those hesitant to receive the vaccine. The meeting concluded with an invitation for further questions from the commissioners, reflecting the ongoing commitment to public health and safety in San Francisco.
Dr. Colfax highlighted that San Francisco has seen a decline in COVID-19 cases, with the current rate at 9.1 cases per 100,000 residents, a notable drop from the peak of the recent surge. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the city has surpassed 50,000, with 639 reported deaths. The reproductive rate of the virus is now below 1, suggesting that the spread of COVID-19 is slowing down.
Hospitalization rates have also decreased, with current numbers in the mid to low sixties, well below the peak of 123 hospitalizations during the surge. This indicates that the healthcare system is not at risk of being overwhelmed.
Vaccination efforts have been robust, with 75% of San Francisco residents fully vaccinated and 83% of eligible individuals having received their vaccinations. However, disparities in vaccination rates among different racial and ethnic groups remain, with the lowest rates observed among non-Latinx white residents.
Dr. Colfax provided updates on booster shots, noting that Pfizer boosters are currently available for at-risk groups, while discussions regarding booster authorization for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are scheduled for mid-October. Additionally, preparations are underway for the vaccination of children aged 5 to 11, expected to begin between Halloween and Thanksgiving.
The meeting also addressed the importance of maintaining in-person learning in schools, with fewer than five outbreaks reported in both public and private educational institutions. The city continues to support schools with guidelines and vaccination sites to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Looking ahead, the health department plans to sustain its efforts in managing COVID-19 as it transitions to an endemic phase, focusing on vaccination outreach, particularly for vulnerable populations and those hesitant to receive the vaccine. The meeting concluded with an invitation for further questions from the commissioners, reflecting the ongoing commitment to public health and safety in San Francisco.
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