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.

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.

Be Alert for Scams During the COVID-19 Emergency

San Mateo County District Attorney Stephen M. Wagstaffe today advised San Mateo County residents and businesses to be alert for scams related to the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic.  Unfortunately, it is common for scammers to exploit the uncertainty and anxiety associated with emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic to take people’s money or steal their identities.  Scams reported to law enforcement agencies throughout the country include:

March 27, 2020 - Be Alert for Scams During the COVID-19 Emergency

San Mateo County District Attorney Stephen M. Wagstaffe today advised San Mateo County residents and businesses to be alert for scams related to the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic.

March 27, 2020 - San Mateo County Closes Parks to Slow Spread of COVID-19

San Mateo County Parks will close all parks at 6 p.m. today, Friday, March 27, to slow the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. County parks will remain closed until further notice.

March 27, 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.

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.

San Mateo County Parks Closes All Parks to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

San Mateo County Parks will close all parks at 6 p.m. today, Friday, March 27, to slow the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. County parks will remain closed until further notice.

March 26, 2020 - Update on County Response to COVID-19

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect publichealth and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

Update on County Response to COVID-19 - March 26, 2020

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:

County Lauds Peninsula Health Care District for $3M Donation to COVID-19 Response

San Mateo County supervisors today thanked the generous residents and organizations donating to the local COVID-19 response and highlighted Peninsula Health Care District committing up to $3 million to fund protective equipment and other critical needs.

March 25, 2020 - County Lauds Peninsula Health Care District for $3 Million Donation to COVID-19 Response

San Mateo County supervisors today thanked the generous residents and organizations donating to the local COVID-19 response and highlighted Peninsula Health Care District committing up to $3 million to fund protective equipment and other critical needs.