March 23, 2020 - Health Officer Reinforces Social Distancing Message

Responding to reports about crowds in beaches and parks over the weekend—despite the Bay Area and statewide orders—San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow says, “We are in a grave crisis. I believe the virus is growing at an exponential rate in our county. Unless everyone does their part and follows the County’s Shelter-in-Place order and the Governor’s Safer at Home order, we will be facing an Italy-type catastrophe very soon. These orders are not recommendations, they are rules to be followed.”

March 23, 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 20, 2020 - Relief for Renters / Emergency Aid Fund on Board Agenda

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will consider on Tuesday two significant actions to relieve the financial stress caused by COVID-19

March 20, 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 19, 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 18, 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 16, 2020 - San Mateo County Health Officer Directs Residents to Shelter in Place

San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow and six other county health officers have issued a unified order for the Bay Area to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and preserve critical health care capacity across the region.

March 16, 2020 - San Mateo County Significantly Modifies Operations

Following the six-county public health order for residents to stay home for three weeks, the County of San Mateo today announced that it would significantly modify the way public-facing services are provided to help slow the spread of the COVID-19.

March 16, 2020 - Seven Bay Area Jurisdictions Order Residents to Stay Home

Seven health officers within six Bay Area counties are taking a bold, unified step to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and preserve critical health care capacity across the region.