Veronica Phan, of London, looks out at a model of Alcatraz Island near Fisherman's Wharf Monday, March 16, 2020, in San Francisco. Phan and her husband were hoping to visit the island, but because of coronavirus concerns the National Park Service stopped tours until further notice. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
March 17, 2020
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March 17, 2020 12:13 a.m.
San Francisco Bay Area counties issue shelter-in-place order
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Officials in seven San Francisco Bay Area counties issued a sweeping shelter-in-place mandate Monday affecting about 7 million people, ordering residents to stay at home and go outside only for food, medicine and outings that are absolutely essential.