Bay Area Health Officers Support Full In-person School this Fall

The Bay Area Health Officers representing the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Sonoma, and the city of Berkeley support the opening of California schools for full time in-person instruction for all grades in the fall of 2021. The lack of in-person learning has disrupted education, weakened the social supports provided by school communities, negatively impacted mental health, and prevented participation in the rituals and shared milestones that tie our communities together.

Bay Area Health Officers Support Full In-person School this Fall; Free County Fair Admission With On-Site Vaccination; County to Align with State: 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:

2021-23 Recommended Budget: A “Stronger and More Resilient” San Mateo County

May 28, 2021 Redwood City – County Manager Mike Callagy today unveiled a $6.3 billion two-year spending plan that focuses on safety-net services and helping the community respond to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. “This budget reflects funding and expenditures for our ongoing efforts against COVID-19 and recovery programs to help our residents, small businesses, and community organizations weather the continued uncertainty,” Callagy said. “The bottom line is that we will emerge as a stronger and more resilient community for the future.”

Vaccine Focus Shifts to Local Sites; SMC Strong Delivers Relief; Vaccine Doses Top 900,000: 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:

Crackdown on Illegal Fireworks as County Boosts Fines for First Offenses to $1,000

Public safety, threat of wildfire prompt Board of Supervisors to increase fines tenfold

Getting Vaccinated Easier than Ever; Doses Near 900,000; Guidance on Masks & Gatherings: 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.

Bay Area Health Officers Support California Face Masking Guidance

Redwood City, CA – The Association of Bay Area Health Officials, representing 12 Bay Area health officers and their local health jurisdictions, strongly supports the California Department of Public Health’s strategy to continue with current masking guidance until June 15, when the State will align with the CDC’s updated masking guidance.

No Face Coverings Required in Most Outdoor Settings for Fully Vaccinated People

While people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must wear face coverings in businesses and crowded spaces both indoors and outdoors, they can ditch the mask in private settings where they’re around other fully vaccinated people or when they’re outside in uncrowded areas.

County Health Opens All Pfizer Clinics to Residents Age Twelve and Up

The race to end COVID-19 takes a giant leap today as all vaccination clinics run by the County of San Mateo now offer the Pfizer vaccine to residents ages 12 and up.

County Health to Update Population Data in Online Dashboards

New estimates provide more accurate data for public health officials to track vaccine reach

County Partnership Ensures Vaccine Access in East Palo Alto

Stanford Health Care Joins County, City and School to Operate Weekly Clinic

Vaccination Now Open for Residents Age 12 and Up; Clinic Times and Locations; New Partnership Ensures Vaccine Access in East Palo Alto: 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: