State Awards County $16 Million to House Homeless

Redwood City — The County of San Mateo and its partners will provide permanent housing and high-quality support services to dozens of formerly homeless residents thanks to nearly $16 million in state Homekey funds.  Gov. Gavin Newsom today announced the award — the County’s third Homekey allocation — to purchase, rehabilitate and operate the Comfort Inn & Suites, a 51-room at 1818 El Camino in Redwood City centrally located near public transportation and key resources including a library, grocery store, Kaiser and Fair Oaks Health Center.

Eleven Bay Area Health Officers to Lift Most Indoor Mask Mandates on February 16

In alignment with the State, the Bay Area counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and the City of Berkeley will lift universal mask requirements for most indoor public settings beginning Wednesday, February 16.

Do You Identify as an Immigrant?

Redwood City – Did you know that one in three San Mateo County residents was born in another country? If you identify as an immigrant, the County’s Board of Supervisors wants to hear from you. Today, the County invites immigrants who live in San Mateo Coaunty – plus all who work or go to school here – to take a survey that will help shape services and resources.

Local COVID-19 Relief Tops $200 Million; County Budget Outlook Positive As Economy Shows Signs of Improvement

Redwood City – The County of San Mateo has channeled more than $218 million to local relief efforts since the COVID-19 pandemic began.  The funds have put food on the table for individuals and families struggling with job losses or illness, linked students with their schools during distance learning and kept people in their homes.

COVID-19 Testing: Widely Available, New Partner at San Mateo County Event Center

Redwood City — Along with vaccination, testing for the virus that causes COVID-19 remains vital to slow the spread of the disease and to help all of us safely work, attend school and enjoy the things we love. To highlight the importance of testing, the County of San Mateo today announces a new provider at the San Mateo County Event Center that will be able to accommodate up to 2,000 tests per day, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022.

Board of Supervisors Authorizes County to Distribute Surplus Safety Equipment

Redwood City — Dozens of nonprofit organizations and government agencies will receive surplus gowns, goggles and cleaning materials initially purchased for COVID-19 protection following the Board of Supervisors today authorizing the county manager to distribute the supplies.

Statement From County Manager Mike Callagy Regarding Safety Equipment at the Event Center

Redwood City — Surplus safety equipment and cleaning supplies purchased in response to COVID-19 were moved outside at the San Mateo Event Center last fall to accommodate an event and sustained damage during the significant storms earlier this season.

County Encourages Masking, Testing and Boosters to Battle Surge in Omicron Variant

Test kits to be distributed for children in low-income families, vulnerable residents and workers Redwood City – The County of San Mateo expects to maintain current health and safety protocols to keep schools and the economy open and avoid coronavirus-related shutdowns.

COVID-19: What You Need to Know Today

The emergence of the Omicron variant in late 2021 has stressed the local, state and national health care systems. This is a confusing time. We are providing information below to the best of our ability that is current as of today, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022.

County of San Mateo Expands COVID-19 Testing Options

Redwood City — In response to the surge in the Omicron variant, the County of San Mateo is expanding opportunities for COVID-19 testing.

Supervisor Don Horsley Appointed President of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors

Redwood City – Supervisor Don Horsley, selected unanimously today to serve as president of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, laid out his priorities for the upcoming year: carry through strategies to eliminate homelessness; advance equity; and improving community safety.

Pediatric vaccines available at eight County-run clinics in January

San Mateo County Health is offering pediatric COVID-19 vaccines at eight sites throughout the county during the month of January. Free and open to the public, these clinics will offer the Pfizer vaccine to children aged 5-11. Boosters and vaccines for other ages will not be available.