March 12, 2020 - Daily News Update from the EOC

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 at approximately 4 p.m. Monday through Friday until further notice. Today’s report:

March 12, 2020 - Health Officer Bars Gatherings of 250 or More Persons

San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow has a issued a legal order prohibiting mass gatherings of 250 or more persons. Effective at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020, the order applies to public and private gatherings and includes exceptions for houses of worship, museums, malls, hospital and medical facilities, and the normal operations of hotels and airports.

March 11, 2020 - County Responds to Move of Grand Princess Passengers; County Officials Recommend Compassion

The County of San Mateo is urging compassion as the federal and state governments work to provide a safe, medically appropriate setting for the passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship.

March 11, 2020 - Daily News Update From the EOC

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 11, 2020 - Health Officer Issues Order Barring Visitors From Skilled Nursing Facilities

San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow has a issued a legal order barring unauthorized visitors and non-essential personnel from licensed skilled nursing facilities in the county.

March 10, 2020 - Board of Supervisors Ratifies Emergency Declaration and Local Health Emergency

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 9, 2020 - County of San Mateo Maintains Local 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.

Call 2-1-1 for Non-Medical, Non-Emergency Questions About Coronavirus

The County of San Mateo has replaced a local call center number with a new service that will more than double the hours residents can get information about the coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) – 2-1-1.

March 6, 2020 - Call 2-1-1 for Non-Medical, Non-Emergency Questions About COVID-19

The County of San Mateo has replaced a local call center number with a new service that will more than double the hours residents can get information about the coronavirus known as COVID-19 – 2-1-1.