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"As a result of its assignment to the most restrictive Purple tier, San Francisco must close indoor worship, indoor movie theaters, indoor gyms and fitness centers, and indoor operations at museums, aquariums, and zoos. San Francisco will also close outdoor carousels, Ferris wheels, and train rides. Additionally, retail stores must limit capacity to 25%. Restaurants may continue to operate outdoors."

"Indoor Houses of Worship. Indoor religious services and cultural ceremonies at houses of worship must cease with the following caveats:

  • Indoor individual prayer is still allowed with updated safety protocols.
  • Live streaming and broadcasting of services indoors is still allowed with existing capacity limits and safety protocols.
  • Indoor funerals of up to a total of 12 people are permitted.
  • Outdoor religious services is still allowed up to the existing local limit of 200 people and subject to existing safety protocols."
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