April 30, 2021: County Partnership Ensures Vaccine Access in Hard-Hit North Fair Oaks

The County of San Mateo is partnering with Dignity Health, Sequoia Healthcare District and the city of Redwood City to continue operating a weekly COVID-19 vaccine clinic in North Fair Oaks. The new partnership helps ensure local residents have access to a community-oriented clinic in one of the county’s neighborhoods hardest hit by the COVID-19 virus. It also allows for a more predictable schedule as well as both drive through and walk-up registration without an appointment.

April 29, 2021: Weekly Vaccine Clinics Scheduled as Supply Increases; New Data Dashboards; Bicycle Sunday Returns: 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. 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:

A Fresh Start for Treating Mental Illness

The County of San Mateo is building a campus where adults experiencing a severe mental illness can receive care in setting that feels more residential than institutional. This new campus will replace a concrete colossus that first housed tuberculosis patients during the Truman Administration. The design -- small-scale buildings, open-air courtyards and communal spaces -- reflects advances in treatment with a focus on recovery and well-being.

April 27, 2021: Vaccine Appointments Available as County’s Supply Increases

With the federal supply of COVID-19 vaccine increasing, the County of San Mateo is launching weekly mass-vaccination clinics for anyone who lives or works in the county beginning this Thursday, April 29, at the San Mateo County Event Center. Coupled with ongoing smaller-scale and community-focused vaccination clinics in specific neighborhoods, the return of drive-through mass vaccination efforts will help boost the county’s vaccination rates.

April 26, 2021: Joint Statement of the Bay Area Health Officers on the Safe Administration of the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

On Friday, April 23, 2021, the CDC and FDA announced they would accept the Advisory Committee on

Testing Remains Vital; Event, Gathering Guidance; Assistance Programs: Update on County Response to COVID-19

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:

Applications Now Open for 2021 Supervisorial District Lines Advisory Commission

Redwood City – Applications are now open for residents who want to serve on a County of San Mateo commission that will study and recommend draft boundaries for the five supervisorial districts based on the 2020 Census.

April 16, 2021: As Landmark Anniversary Nears, County Urges Residents to Prepare for Earthquakes

As the state readies to mark the anniversary of the The Great 1906 Earthquake on Sunday, local emergency leaders urge residents not to be caught off guard for natural disasters.

Public Safety Dispatchers Week Spotlights Role During Historic Year

A pandemic. Civil unrest. Wildfires. It’s been a historic year for San Mateo County’s Public Safety Communications 9-1-1 dispatchers since moving into the new call center at the Regional Operations Center in Redwood City just over one year ago. 

April 15, 2021: Residents 16 and Over Eligible but Vaccine Supplies Remain Limited; New Hours for Libraries, Parks: Update on County Response to COVID-19

  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:

April 13, 2021: San Mateo County Health Pauses Use of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) Vaccine

To help inform our residents about the public health response to COVID-19, the following is a statement from Dr. Anand Chabra, MD, COVID-19 Vaccination Branch Chief

April 8, 2021: New School, Gatherings & Travel Guidance; Great Plates Extended; Parks Extends Hours, Resumes Services: Update on County Response to COVID-19

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: New Guidance Issued for Schools, Gatherings & Travel