Update on County Response to COVID-19: Vaccine Dashboards, Notifications and FAQs, Volunteer Signups, Case Count and More

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 Thursday until further notice. Today’s report:

County of San Mateo Announces Relief Program for Struggling Brick and Mortar Food and Beverage Industry

Board of Supervisors matches $1 million from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative; Pool of $2.3 million now available for small businesses hit by COVID-19

California Lifts Regional Stay At Home Order – Virus Remains “Widespread” in San Mateo County

Outdoor restaurant dining, certain other activities allowed; local officials stress need to wear face coverings, follow health and safety guidelines

COVID-19 and Travel: Helping You Do the Right Thing

We know the many COVID-19 rules, guidelines and advisories can get confusing. This is one in a series of posts to help you do the right thing.

County of San Mateo Sues Pacifica Beach Yoga Over Repeated COVID-19 Health and Safety Violations

The County of San Mateo has filed suit to close Pacifica Beach Yoga for repeatedly refusing to comply with state public health orders.

District Attorney: Be Alert for Scams Related to COVID-19 Vaccines

San Mateo County District Attorney Stephen M. Wagstaffe today advised San Mateo County residents to be alert for scams related to the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. 

Update on County Response to COVID-19: County Sues for Business Noncompliance; Scam Warning; Health Officer Statement; Case Count

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 Thursday until further notice. Today’s report:

Notice of San Mateo Superior Court Closing on Inauguration Day: Wednesday, Jan. 20

Due to reports of possible protests and plans for violence at state capitols and other government buildings including federal and state courthouses throughout the country on inauguration day, the San Mateo Superior Court will be closed to the public on January 20. The temporary closure includes juvenile courts at the County Youth Service Center, court proceedings at its South San Francisco branch, as well as court operations at the County Center in Redwood City.

Push to Vaccinate Health Care Workers; Free Internet Access Expands; Latest Case Count: 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.

A New Partner for Police: Mental Health Professionals to Respond to 9-1-1 Calls for People in Crisis

Health professionals will team with police to help people in a mental or behavioral health crisis in San Mateo County’s four largest cities.

San Mateo County Expands Free Wireless Internet

County expands SMC Public WiFi in North Fair Oaks and Redwood City

San Mateo County Health Alert Highlights Pandemic’s Impact on Mental Health and Substance Use

San Mateo County Health issued a health alert to clinical and social service program providers about the mental health toll COVID-19 is taking on the community. In San Mateo County, clinicians and health care programs report a substantial increase in youth and young adults with significant mental health issues and more cases of substance use, which mirrors national data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its August and December reports.