Jan. 28, 2021: Update on County Response to COVID-19: Vaccine Dashboards, Notifications and FAQs, Volunteer Signups, Case Count and More

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

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:

Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Reimagine Flood Park Design

Following a multi-year process of community engagement, conceptual design, and the California Environmental Quality Act process, we are now requesting proposals for the Reimagine Flood Park Design.

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

Jan. 26, 2021: County of San Mateo Announces Relief Program for Struggling Brick and Mortar Food and Beverage Industry

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today matched a $1 million commitment from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to help local businesses hit by the pandemic.

San Mateo County Supervisors Allocate $1.5 Million To Support Local Learning Hubs For Students In Need

Today, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved $1.5 million to create the Learning Hub Expansion Fund to increase the number of students from socioeconomically disadvantaged families who can participate in “learning hubs” – programs that provide safe, supportive places for K-12 students to engage in distance learning in underserved communities. Grants will be awarded to youth-serving organizations that already run such programs.

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

Jan. 25, 2021: California Lifts Regional Stay At Home Order – Virus Remains “Widespread” in San Mateo County

California this morning lifted the “Regional Stay At Home Order” across the state – a welcome move for local businesses allowed to expand some indoor and outdoor operations.

Planners Seek Input on Coastside Mobility Plan

Connect the Coast looks at expanding transportation choices, making travel safer for pedestrians and cyclists   Upcoming public presentations at Midcoast Community Council, SMC Planning Commission  

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.

Jan. 22, 2021: COVID-19 and Travel: Helping You Do the Right Thing

This is one in a series of posts to help you do the right thing.

Avoid Ticks

Ticks are parasitic arachnids that wait in vegetation or on rocks or logs for an animal or human to brush up against them. Once contact is made the tick will attach to its host by anchoring into the skin using hook-like mouthparts. Ticks may carry diseases transmittable to humans such as Lyme Disease and should be avoided.