Update on County Response to COVID-19: County Vaccination Program; Testing Widely Available; Live Community Forum in Spanish; Case Counts and More

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 status reports every Thursday until further notice. Today’s report:

Confronting COVID: Testing Widely Available Across San Mateo County

Testing for COVID-19 is widely available across San Mateo County, including a newly opened dedicated site at the College of San Mateo.

Feb. 3, 2021: Confronting COVID: Testing Widely Available Across San Mateo County

County offers no-cost testing at drive-through clinic at College of San Mateo 

Vaccine Supply Shortages Prompt Public Health Leaders Throughout the Bay Area to Urge Prioritization of Older Adults for Vaccination

Bay Area, CA – For the time being, the scarcity of COVID-19 vaccination doses throughout the San Francisco Bay Area has led health officials in eight jurisdictions to urge all health systems to prioritize shots for patients aged 65 and older because of the virus’ high mortality rate within that group.

Jan. 28, 2021: Update on County Response to COVID-19: Vaccine Dashboards, Notifications and FAQs, Volunteer Signups, Case Count and More

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

Update on County Response to COVID-19: Vaccine Dashboards, Notifications and FAQs, Volunteer Signups, Case Count and More

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 status reports every Thursday until further notice. Today’s report:

County of San Mateo Announces Relief Program for Struggling Brick and Mortar Food and Beverage Industry

Board of Supervisors matches $1 million from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative; Pool of $2.3 million now available for small businesses hit by COVID-19

Jan. 26, 2021: County of San Mateo Announces Relief Program for Struggling Brick and Mortar Food and Beverage Industry

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today matched a $1 million commitment from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to help local businesses hit by the pandemic.

California Lifts Regional Stay At Home Order – Virus Remains “Widespread” in San Mateo County

Outdoor restaurant dining, certain other activities allowed; local officials stress need to wear face coverings, follow health and safety guidelines

Jan. 25, 2021: California Lifts Regional Stay At Home Order – Virus Remains “Widespread” in San Mateo County

California this morning lifted the “Regional Stay At Home Order” across the state – a welcome move for local businesses allowed to expand some indoor and outdoor operations.

COVID-19 and Travel: Helping You Do the Right Thing

We know the many COVID-19 rules, guidelines and advisories can get confusing. This is one in a series of posts to help you do the right thing.

Jan. 22, 2021: COVID-19 and Travel: Helping You Do the Right Thing

This is one in a series of posts to help you do the right thing.