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.

Nov. 6, 2020- Free Older Adult Meal Delivery Serves Over 3,000 Older Adults, 850,000 Meals in First Six Months

This week, the County of San Mateo marks the sixth month of the Great Plates Delivered program, a free older adult meal delivery program that was created in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, a local implementation of California’s Great Plates Delivered program, provides three meals a day, six days a week, to older adults unable to obtain or make their own meals.

Nov. 5, 2020: Update on County Response to COVID-19: Project Homekey, CSAC 2020 Challenge Award, 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. 3, 2020: Update on County Response to COVID-19: Revised Health Orders, 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. 2, 2020: Revised Health Order for Congregate Care Facilities Expands Guidelines for Compassionate Care Visits

San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow has issued a new health order revising the visitation guidelines for long-term congregate care facilities to expand indoor visits for compassionate care. The order applies to facilities such as those for skilled nursing, residential care for the elderly, residential treatment centers, hospice facilities, group homes, and others providing care in a residential setting.