South San Francisco, Ca March 19, 2020 by Kaiser Permanente On March 16, 2020, Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute gave the first-ever injection of an investigational vaccine for the 2019 novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, to volunteers participating in phase one of…
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Verily’s Project Baseline: California COVID-19 risk screening and testing available
South San Francisco, CA March 19, 2020 *South City based Verily Life Science, offers Project Baseline to help identify those who may need testing, and direct them to testing sites. Thank you to Stephanie Berry for sharing this information {edit…
Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA’s Pet of the Week: Petunia
South San Francisco, Ca March 19, 2020 Submitted by Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA Life is better with a dog. Especially a dog who doesn’t believe in social distancing. Meet Petunia, a spayed female three year old Chihuahua mix. …
California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Website is Live
South San Francisco, CA March 18, 2020 Submitted by Cristal CLICK HERE To go to the website to see informational links on the subjects below: Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs…
Early Shopping for Selected for Seniors, Disabled, Pregnant
South San Francisco, CA March 18, 2020 Submitted by Angelique Presidente\ Smart and Final Smart and Final have agreed to allow early shopping for seniors, disabled, pregnant women per their outreach on their FB page as noted below: We…
Letter to Editor: How to Help our Vulnerable Community- Seniors and Disabled
South San Francisco, CA March 18, 2020 by Daniela Jonguitud {Note: We have a great many homebound seniors and disabled that live independently and are our neighbors here in South City. Because they are not attached to a ‘senior facility’,they…
SSF Chamber Provides Lists of Restaurant/Food/Beverage Suppliers Still Offering Services as of March 18, 2020
South San Francisco, CA March 18, 2020 Submitted by SSF Chamber of Commerce The Chamber of Commerce has complied a list of our Restaurant/Food/Beverage Members and Non-Members who have chosen to remain open during this time for pickup/TOGO orders, and/or…
Safeway Update from Angelique
South San Francisco, CA March 17, 2020 by Angelique Presidente Your favorite grocery stores may have cut their hours to better serve their customers. You may want to check their social media pages or call them if you plan on…
COSTCO COVID-19 Update March 17, 2020
South San Francisco, CA March 17, 2020 As the global effect of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, Costco is firmly committed to the health and safety of our members and employees, and serving our communities. We are closely monitoring the…
Grocery Shoppers: Keep WIC Labeled Items for Low Income Families
South San Francisco, CA March 17, 2020 by Angelique Presidente, ESC Contributer When there are groceries available on the shelves it is important to keep in mind that other neighbors need access to groceries and necessities too. So please…