Here's everything we know about how San Francisco has battled the coronavirus pandemic as its number of confirmed infections hits 279 and the city prepares for a surge in cases

The coronavirus disease has transformed life in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as elsewhere in the world.San Francisco declared a state of emergency in February, was one of many Bay Area cities to enter a three-week shelter-in-place order on March 17, and now the city is gearing up for an expected surge in cases.There are now 279 confirmed cases of the virus in the city. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

San Francisco now has 279 confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19, as the respiratory illness continues to spread across the country and the world.

The World Health Organization officially declared the virus a pandemic as it has infected more than 94,000 in the US, surpassing China as the world's largest outbreak.

The state of California has 4,588 confirmed cases as its cities, including San Francisco, prepare for a surge in cases of the infectious disease.

Here's how San Francisco has addressed the coronavirus pandemic and is gearing up to continue fighting the virus.

Original author: Bryan Pietsch and Katie Canales