San Mateo County Health Alert Highlights Pandemic’s Impact on Mental Health and Substance Use

San Mateo County Health issued a health alert to clinical and social service program providers about the mental health toll COVID-19 is taking on the community. In San Mateo County, clinicians and health care programs report a substantial increase in youth and young adults with significant mental health issues and more cases of substance use, which mirrors national data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its August and December reports. 

Update on County Response to COVID-19: Stay at Home Order; Business Violation Reports; and COVID-19 Testing and Case Count

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:

Controller Releases Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

Pandemic stalls eight years of growth; diverse economy, skilled workforce and location should aid comeback

County of San Mateo Continues Digital Inclusion Initiative by Expanding and Improving SMC Public WiFi

Latest Digital Inclusion Initiative milestone adds 13 new outdoor locations

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Names New President

Supervisor David Canepa chosen during annual reorganization

Update on County Response to COVID-19: 2021 Board President Selected, Great Plates Extended; 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.