Dec. 17, 2020: Regional Stay Home Order Begins Tonight, School Impact, Vaccine Freezers Arrive, 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.

Dec. 16, 2020: Cold Storage: Freezers Arrive at San Mateo Medical Center for COVID-19 Vaccine

Good news arrived Wednesday, Dec. 16, on a loading dock at San Mateo Medical Center: Two ultra-cold freezers, wrapped in green like holiday presents.

Dec. 16, 2020: San Mateo County Now Under Regional Stay At Home Order as Virus Cases, Hospitalizations Rise

Local officials call the human toll of the ongoing pandemic “devastating” as they urge all residents to follow health and safety measures

Dec. 15, 2020: Joint Statement of the Bay Area Health Officers

COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed following federal, state framework

Dec. 15, 2020: Update on County Response to COVID-19

Bay Area Health Officers Issue Statement, County Vaccination Program, Recreational Sports Guidelines, Courts Close; and COVID-19 Testing and Case Count

Dec. 14, 2020: Court to Suspend Services Temporarily During Latest Surge of COVID-19 Pandemic

Due to the significant surge in COVID-19 cases statewide, the corresponding orders for residents to stay-at-home, and based on an emergency order from the Chief Justice of the State of California, the San Mateo Superior Court has ordered that jury trials be suspended beginning Monday, December 14, and lasting through Friday, January 8, 2021. 

Dec. 10, 2020: COVID-19 and San Mateo County: What’s the Situation and What Restrictions are in Effect

We know you want to do what’s right. Here’s a quick look at where we're at and what's allowed

Dec. 10, 2020: Health Advisory, Answers to COVID-19 Restriction Questions; and COVID-19 Testing and 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.

Dec. 9, 2020: San Mateo County Health Advisory Stresses Community Interventions to Limit Surge of COVID-19

San Mateo County Health issued a new health advisory, with recommendations for community interventions to limit the surge of COVID-19. By reviewing the science, epidemiology, and local case investigations, the County is focusing on reducing transmission from social gatherings and among household members. Health officials are emphasizing three core practices and the science behind them that everyone should follow.

Dec. 8, 2020: Update on County Response to COVID-19: Messages from County Officials and Health Officer, CARES Act Funding, Coastside Hotel Purchase; 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.

Dec. 6, 2020: County of San Mateo Reinforces Commitment to State’s Balanced Approach to Combat Spread of COVID-19

San Mateo County remains fully committed to California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s balanced Blueprint for a Safer Economy, including the regional stay-at-home order when it comes into effect in the Bay Area.

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.