The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.
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.
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge and ICU capacity declines, San Mateo and 10 other Bay Area counties are under a mandatory Regional Stay At Home Order that takes effect Thursday, Dec. 17, at 11:59 p.m.
As Bay Area nurses, doctors and other healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients receive the first, small batches of a rigorously tested vaccine, the region’s Health Officers see hope: we now have a critical tool to help fight this 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.
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The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as 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.
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:
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.
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.