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San Mateo: County Announces Updates To Health Order, Will Mirror State
County Announces San Mateo Will Mirror State's Early Stage 2 Regulations
May 13, 2020
County Announces San Mateo Will Mirror State’s Early Stage 2 Regulations
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While COVID-19 continues to spread and we must continue taking extraordinary precautions to protect our community, some local restrictions will be eased starting on Monday, May 18. The San Mateo County Health Officer announced he’ll issue an updated shelter in place order that aligns with the State’s Early Stage 2 in California’s Roadmap to Recovery.
The State’s Early Stage 2 allows for some additional businesses to reopen with modifications including some retail (for curbside pickup and delivery only,) office workplaces, car washes and pet grooming. It does not yet allow for dining at restaurants. Everyone should still maintain social distancing, cover your face, and heed all public health warnings.
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The County Health Officer is expected to issue the new rules that would go into effect Monday. In his announcement, Dr. Scott Morrow emphasized that we are still at risk from the virus and we all must do our part to protect against the spread of COVID-19.
“I am encouraged that data about COVID-19 cases, hospital capacity, and other indicators show some stability so that San Mateo County can now enter the early stages of Phase 2. I want to remind everyone these modifications are not being made because it is safe to be out and about. The virus continues to circulate in our community, and this increase in interactions among people is likely to spread the virus at a higher rate. Whether these modifications allow the virus to spread out of control, as we saw in February and March and resulted in the first shelter in place order, is yet to be seen. The social distancing and face covering directives, along with the prohibition on gathering, will remain in place since the risk of exposure to COVID-19 looms large for all of us. The public and open businesses need to fully do their part to minimize transmission of the virus,” said Dr. Morrow.
Visit www.smcgov.org to review current orders and for the County’s latest updates.
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