Staff Shortage At San Mateo Co. Vaccine Sites Worries Officials

The county needs more help from contract agencies to staff COVID-19 vaccine sites amid a rise in demand, County Manager Mike Callagy said.

San Mateo County Coronavirus Transmission 'Moderate': CDC

The rate of new cases has increased recently in San Mateo County.

San Mateo County Ranks Well In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how San Mateo County compares to the U.S.

Demand For Booster Shots High At San Mateo County Event Center

Expect to wait about 40 minutes for a COVID-19 booster shot. Demand even led to a traffic advisory on Tuesday afternoon.

Where To Drop Off Unused Prescription Drugs In San Mateo

The 21st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held Oct. 23. Here’s where to take unused pills in San Mateo.

San Mateo Co. Moves Into Moderate COVID-19 Transmission Tier

The move puts the county one step closer to one of the benchmarks required by Bay Area health officials to lift the indoor mask mandate.

SFO Launches New Pilot Program To Detect COVID-19 Variants

The program is expected to enable “near-real-time detection of new COVID-19 variants among travelers entering the United States."

San Mateo COVID Conditions Keep Improving Amid New Mask Criteria

San Mateo County Chief of Health Louise Rogers said earlier this week that the region is "coming through this" and "turning the corner."

San Mateo Co. Event Center To Offer Pfizer Booster Shots

The booster process at the drive-thru event center will be similar to previous vaccination clinics, according to the county.

San Mateo County Continues Vaccine Outreach Amid Strong Numbers

The number of unvaccinated residents who are eligible is 45,000, a decrease of 4,000 since last week.

All SFO Workers Required To Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

This is the first vaccination mandate for U.S. airport employees and is effective immediately.

Some San Mateo Co. Communities See Improved Vaccination Rates

Yet smaller communities, like Broadmoor, El Granada, Loma Mar and Moss Beach, continue to see some of the lowest vaccination rates.

Hospital Capacity In San Mateo Area: Update

Here are updated numbers on which hospitals are nearing capacity in San Mateo County.

Officials Aim For 90 Percent Vaccination Rate In San Mateo County

The county's rate is currently 89.2 percent. Health officials also want to reach an 80 percent rate in each community by year's end.

Vaccine Tourism Is Popular At SFO Clinic: Airport Officials

Over 1,000 doses have been administered to visitors from 58 different countries at the SFO Medical Clinic.

Mask Back Up: San Mateo Co. Health Officer Discusses New Mandate

"The goal is to avoid disrupting businesses and residents’ everyday activities,” said Scott Morrow, the county’s health officer.

New San Mateo Co. Mask Mandate May Be Imminent: Report

Bay Area health officers will announce new guidelines today at noon that could include a new mask mandate.

No Mask Mandate Being Considered In San Mateo County — Yet

Masks are required in county-operated buildings in the county, but the mandate does not apply to businesses or private employers.

Masks To Be Required Inside San Mateo County Facilities

The decision was made out of an abundance of caution due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in the county, officials said in a news release.

COVID-19 Cases Increase Slightly In San Mateo County

Health officials urged vaccinations and masking indoors as the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have increased in the county.

​Gov. Newsom Declares Drought Emergency For San Mateo County

San Mateo was among three Bay Area counties added to the proclamation​ that now includes 50 of the state’s 58 counties.

SFO To Offer Free COVID Testing Kits For International Passengers

Airport officials said that the testing kits will help the state's department of public health monitor for COVID-19 variants.

Anti-Asian racism prevention aim of Kaiser Permanente grants

$900K in Kaiser Permanente grants to local groups preventing racism and violence in the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities

San Mateo Co. Beaches Ranked Among CA's Worst, Officials Respond

The county's beaches claimed the second, fourth and eighth spots on the dubious list, which is based on levels of harmful bacteria.

Getting shots to vulnerable communities: Kaiser Permanente grants

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City area engaging with local nonprofits to lower barriers to access for COVID-19 vaccine, increase acceptance

Mask-Free Event Held By San Mateo County Celebrates CA Reopening

President of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors David Canepa hosted the reopening celebration where he honored essential workers.

San Mateo County Reaches Milestone: 1 Million COVID Vaccinations

As of Sunday, the county had administered 1,002,566 vaccine doses, or just over 84 percent of the eligible population over the age of 12.

Local San Mateo County Groups Can Host Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics

The targeted events are a way to make vaccinations more accessible and increase vaccination rates in the most vulnerable communities.

Over 5K San Mateo County Youth 12 To 15 Have Been Vaccinated

Individuals 12 to 15 years old are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine at the county's mass vaccination sites and community clinics.

San Mateo Co. Links With Stanford At East Palo Alto Vaccine Site

Only 49 percent of East Palo Alto residents have been vaccinated as of Thursday, well behind the countywide figure of 77 percent.

San Mateo County Offering COVID Vaccine To Youth Ages 12 And Up

All Pfizer vaccination sites operated by the county will offer COVID vaccines to the newly-approved age group.

San Mateo County Stands Ready To Vaccinate 12-To 15-Year-Olds

Vaccinations are pending final approval from the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup.

SFO To Offer Onsite COVID Vaccine To Airport Workers, Families

The airport is partnering with Safeway to offer the Pfizer vaccine next week.

Blood Donations Needed In San Mateo Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon

There is no wait period for blood donations after receiving a coronavirus vaccine dose.

San Mateo County On Track For Yellow Tier Move Next Week

The county is currently in the orange tier but if recent metrics hold up through next week, it will move to the least restrictive tier.

San Mateo Co. Event Center Hosting Mass COVID Vaccination Clinics

No appointments are necessary for COVID-19 vaccinations this week.

More COVID-19 Vaccines Coming To San Mateo Thanks To Rite Aid

Rite Aid announced Friday that all California locations will now offer COVID-19 vaccine doses.

Redwood City Kaiser Permanente earns "A" grade for patient safety

Leapfrog, national group of insurance buyers, honors Kaiser Permanente Redwood City, others Kaisers, with an "A" grade for patient safety

San Mateo County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

This is how the San Mateo area compares to California for coronavirus vaccinations.

San Mateo County Not Expecting Yellow Tier Move Until Mid-May

The county saw a slight uptick in its adjusted case rate that will prevent it from moving into the least restrictive tier.