In conjunction with the British Benevolent Society, our hearts go out to those families, friends, and communities that have been directly impacted by the virus. We are reaching out to members in case you haven’t seen this general guidance:

• It is highly recommended that your primary source of up to date guidance is the Center for Disease Control’s COVID-19 prevention
• If you know of a British national who has been impacted by the COVID19, please be sure to make the British Benevolent Society aware as they may be able to offer some type of compassionate assistance.  Contact  info@bbsofca.org or (415) 421-7195
• For additional information visit the San Francisco Department of Public Health
• Sign up to receive alert text messages from the SF Department of Public Health: text COVID19SF to 888-777
• Our partners at the British Consulate General work to support all British nationals and they can be contacted 24/7. Please note that the Consulate in San Francisco will provide assistance to British nationals in Washington State. Useful telephone numbers:
• British Consulate General San Francisco : +1.415.617.1300
• British Consulate General Los Angeles: +1.310.789.0031
• Follow HM Consul General Andrew Whittaker (@UKAWhittaker), the British Consulate General San Francisco (@UKin_SF) or the Foreign Office (@foreignoffice) for real time updates.

More information also at the following website pages:

·     CA Department of Public Health – Covid-19 Updates

·     CDC: Interim Guidance for Businesses & Employers

·     UK Government USA Travel Advisories in Response to COVID-19

·     UK Government: Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for employees, employers and businesses

·     UK Government: Coronavirus Action Plan

·     Confederation of British Industry: COVID-19 Resource Page