May 21, 2020 - State Awards County $750K to Protect Homeless During COVID-19

The County of San Mateo will receive $750,000 in funding from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to support local efforts to protect the homeless and increase shelter capacity during the COVID-19 health crisis.

May 21, 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.

May 20, 2020 - Health Officer’s Phase 2 Order Allows for Childcare with Safety Requirements

San Mateo County’s new shelter in place order, issued by Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow, allows childcare facilities of all types to operate with specific safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

May 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.

May 18, 2020 - Update on County Response to COVID-19

Redwood City – 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:

May 15, 2020 - Health Officer Issues New Shelter in Place Order to Align County with State’s Early Phase 2

Redwood City – San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow today issued a new shelter in place order, effective Monday, May 18, to bring the county into alignment with early Phase 2 of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Resilience Roadmap. The new order continues to restrict most activity, travel, and governmental and business functions to essential needs, outdoor activities, and outdoor businesses but adds additional businesses and activities to the list of permitted functions.

May 15, 2020 - Update on County Response to COVID-19

Redwood City – 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:

May 14, 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.

May 13, 2020 - Health Officer Plans to Align San Mateo County with State’s Early Phase 2

Redwood City – San Mateo County’s Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow says he intends to issue a new shelter in place order, effective on May 18, that would bring San Mateo County in line with the early Phase 2 guidelines of the governor’s Resilience Roadmap: https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap/

May 13, 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.

May 12, 2020 - Donations to San Mateo County Strong Fund Relief Campaign Top $8.2 million

More than 1,000 donors have contributed a total of $8.2 million to the San Mateo County Strong Fund, which provides grants to individuals and families, small businesses and nonprofit groups impacted by COVID-19.

May 12, 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.