COVID-19 is a new respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Illness severity ranges from asymptomatic to life-threatening. Signs and symptoms of infection include fever, cough, and difficultybreathing. Fatigue, myalgia, sore throat, headache, and, less frequently, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea have also been reported in some patients. Based on the limited available data, older adults and those with chronic medical conditions are at highest risk for severe illness.
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 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.
The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.
New call center number allows around-the-clock service as County responds to evolving situation
The County of San Mateo today announced the opening of a public call center for residents with non-medical questions about COVID-19.
The County of San Mateo today activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to support the local County Health response to the novel coronavirus also known as COVID-19.
The San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District has its first CEO in Len Materman. The brand new Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District launched on Jan. 1. It is a collaboration of 20 cities and the county to develop coordinated plans to address current and future coastal erosion, sea level rise and flooding, and to improve regional stormwater infrastructure.
The 2020 Census gets underway soon and it’s critical that every person living in the county is counted to secure federal funding for medical services, including clinics and children’s health insurance, housing, emergency preparedness, nutrition programs, infrastructure and a host of other services.