Update on County Response to COVID-19: Media Briefing, and COVID-19 Testing and Case Count

Oct. 22, 2020 Redwood City – The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. The County of San Mateo’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains open to coordinate countywide response and communications in response to the situation. The EOC’s Joint Information Center will provide status reports every Tuesday and Thursday until further notice. Today’s report:

Oct. 20, 2020: Bridging the Digital Divide; Food Assistance Approved; Why Get Tested: Update on County Response to COVID-19

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

County Launches Business COVID-19 Compliance Team

Beginning Monday, the County of San Mateo will launch its new COVID-19 Compliance Team, an eight-person unit tasked with responding to reports of businesses not following local or state health orders related to the pandemic and coordinating with cities on outreach.

COVID-19 Testing Available for Children

County of San Mateo Announces Drive-Through Testing Starting Tuesday, October 20, at the San Mateo County Event Center

Oct. 16, 2020: County Launches Business COVID-19 Compliance Team

Beginning Monday, the County of San Mateo will launch its new COVID-19 Compliance Team, an eight-person unit tasked with responding to reports of businesses not following local or state health orders related to the pandemic and coordinating with cities on outreach.

Oct. 16, 2020: COVID-19 Testing Available for Children

The County of San Mateo today announced no-cost testing for COVID-19 is available for children age 5 and older starting Tuesday, October 20 — a new option that expands the County’s testing capacity.

Oct. 16, 2020: Should You Get Tested for COVID-19? The Answer is Yes.

You have likely asked yourself that question. More than six months into a global pandemic where fresh facts emerge and circumstances change, it’s a smart question to ask yourself as well as family members and friends.

Should You Get Tested for COVID-19? The Answer is Yes.

You have likely asked yourself that question. More than six months into a global pandemic where fresh facts emerge and circumstances change, it’s a smart question to ask yourself as well as family members and friends.

Bay Area Health Officials Urge Flu Shots, Staying Up to Date on Preventive Vaccines During COVID-19 Pandemic

Joint Statement of the Bay Area Health Officers Bay Area Health Officials #FightFlu, Urge Flu Shots Staying Up to Date on Preventive Vaccines Even More Important during COVID-19 Pandemic

Oct. 15, 2020: Bay Area Health Officials Urge Flu Shots, Staying Up to Date on Preventive Vaccines During COVID-19 Pandemic

Bay Area Health Officials #FightFlu, Urge Flu Shots Staying Up to Date on Preventive Vaccines Even More Important during COVID-19 Pandemic

Oct. 15, 2020: Update on County Response to COVID-19: Health Officers Urge Flu Shots, Grants for Small Rental Property Owners, Media Briefing, and 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.