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.

For Immediate Release

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.

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.

Santa Clara, CA – 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.

Groups of 50 or more persons now prohibited in San Mateo County

San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow has amended his previous order (March 12) to further limit the number of persons who may gather. Effective as of 12:01 a.m. on March 15, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on April 6, 2020, public or private gatherings of more than 50 persons are prohibited in San Mateo County.

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