Dec. 4, 2020: San Mateo County Officials Reinforce Message to Stay Safe and Support Each Other to Follow All COVID-19 Health and Safety Measures

As other Bay Area Health officials today announced that they would impose new local stay-at-home orders, the County of San Mateo remains focused on following the state’s existing metrics and process, while reinforcing the public's responsibility to comply with existing safety measures – especially avoiding gatherings – to slow the spread of COVID-19 during the holiday season.

Dec. 4, 2020: San Mateo County’s Public WiFi Expansion Brings Free Internet to East Palo Alto Communities

The County of San Mateo has completed the second stage of its Digital Inclusion project by expanding their SMC Public WiFi network into the Woodland Park Apartment community located on the westside neighborhood of East Palo Alto.

Dec. 3, 2020: Update on County Response to COVID-19: Bay Area Avoids New Regional Stay-Home Order; Great Plates Delivered Extended; County Manager Media Briefing; Testing and Case Count

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

Dec. 1, 2020: Update on County Response to COVID-19: Board Approves Hotel Purchases; County Remains Purple Tier 1; School Impacts; New Testing Site Opens; Case Count

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

Nov. 28, 2020 - Indoor Dining Closes, Outdoor Gatherings Only: State Moves San Mateo County to Purple Tier 1

The state of California is rolling back San Mateo County to the most restrictive coronavirus rules as public health officials urge residents to avoid travel and gathering.

Nov. 24,2020--Update on County Response to COVID-19: Health Officer Statement, County Reporting Method Change, Shop Local -- Support Local, More Outdoor Spaces; and COVID-19 Testing and Case Count

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

Nov. 19, 2020: Update on County Response to COVID-19: Health Officer on Testing & Holiday Travel, Safe Holiday Tips, Media Briefing; and COVID-19 Testing and Case Count

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

Nov. 16, 2020: Update on County Response to COVID-19: Health’s Livestream Event; Board Action, Health Chief’s Report; and COVID-19 Testing and Case Count

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

Nov. 16, 2020: State Limits Activities, Curtails Indoor Dining, as COVID-19 Cases Rise in San Mateo County

Falling back to red Tier 2 places capacity limits on gyms, movie theaters; ​School operations not impacted; Restrictions effective Tuesday

Nov. 12, 2020 - Update on County Response to COVID-19: Small Property Owner Program Requirements, Immigrant Facebook Live Series; and COVID-19 Testing and Case Count

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

Nov. 10, 2020-Update on County Response to COVID-19: Safe Holiday Recommendations, Board Action on Digital Divide & Food Insecurity

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

Nov. 9, 2020: Health Officials from Ten Bay Area Counties Issue Recommendations for Safer Holidays and Travel

Health Officers from the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Sonoma, and the city of Berkeley today issued joint recommendations for staying safe during the holidays. The recommendations cover gatherings and travel, with recommended steps to reduce risk.