5 years later: Former San Francisco Mayor London Breed looks back on COVID-19 shelter-in-place order
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — March 15 marks five years since former San Francisco Mayor London Breed issued the order to shelter-in-place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed reflects on her historic tenure
The decision sparked a lot of controversy, and the city is still feeling the effects.
KRON4's Vicki Liviakis had a chance to sit down with the former mayor to talk about her decision and whether or not she would have done anything different.
Watch the entire interview in the player above
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