Shelter in Place

The Bay Area has implemented the first shelter-in-place orders in the U.S. to combat the rapid spread of coronavirus, affecting over 6.7 million residents. As businesses close and only essential services remain operational, the situation marks an unprecedented moment in American history, reminiscent of past public health crises. With comparisons to the Spanish flu, the urgency for leaders to act decisively is highlighted, as cities face the potential fallout of inaction.