April 6, 2020 - County of San Mateo Issues Mass Isolation & Quarantine Orders for People with COVID-19 and their Close Contacts

Redwood City – San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow has issued new orders requiring persons who have tested positive for COVID-19 to isolate themselves and for the close contacts of persons who have tested positive to remain in quarantine for 14 days.

April 6, 2020 - Update to County Response to COVID-19

Redwood City, Calif. – 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 daily status reports Monday through Friday until further notice. Today’s report:

April 3, 2020 - 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. 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 daily status reports Monday through Friday until further notice. Today’s report:

April 2, 2020 - New Bay Area Health Recommendation to Cover Face

Bay Area health officials are recommending residents cover their nose and mouth with cloth when leaving home for essential travel such as doctor appointments, grocery shopping or pharmacy visits.

April 2, 2020 - 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.

April 1, 2020 - Fact Sheet on Federal Medical Station at San Mateo County Event Center

The site is a Federal Medical Station, designed to support and integrate inside of regional, state, tribal, and local healthcare agencies responding to catastrophic events. 

April 1, 2020 - 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. 

March 31, 2020 - Bay Area Health Officers Issue Updated Stay-at-Home Order with New Restrictions to Last Through May 3

Bay Area Health Officers Issue Updated Stay-at-Home Order with New Restrictions to Last Through May 3

March 31, 2020 - 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.

March 30, 2020 - County Prepares for Possible COVID-19 Patient Surge with Influx of Supplies and Equipment at Event Center

The County of San Mateo is preparing for a possible projected surge in COVID-19 positive patients at area hospitals by welcoming federal and state partners who are bringing critical supplies to the San Mateo Event Center.

March 30, 2020 - Seven Bay Area Jurisdictions to Update Shelter-in-Place Order in Coming Days

The Public Health Order for people to shelter-in-place safely in their homes will soon be extended until at least May 1. Public Health orders are issued by the respective Health Officers of each jurisdiction. The Bay Area is fortunate to have a group of dedicated public health leaders who are working together to address the interconnectedness of our region. We have said an extension might be expected as we work together to slow the spread of the COVID-19 disease. Additional details about the updated order will be available when it is finalized in the next day or two.