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.
An update on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in San Mateo County
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.
Today, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved a grant for $50,000 from Measure K funds in support of Community Equity Collaborative’s (CEC) Teacher Pipeline Project. This program offers tuition-free Early Childhood Education classes to address the shortage of high-quality child care providers in San Mateo County.
The federal government has continued to increase the extent of immigration enforcement in San Mateo County, continuing a trend of more immigrant residents of the County being placed in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Many immigrants in such proceedings lack the resources to secure legal representation in such proceedings.
Today, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved a grant for $150,000 from Measure K funds for improvements to the grandstand and concession facilities at Tom Lara Field in San Bruno City Park.