COVID-19 Weekly Recap for March 24, 2020

Menlo Park announces tool to report shelter-in-place violations

On Monday, March 16, San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow joined six other Bay Area health officers in issuing a countywide shelter-in-place order. The legally binding order requires all residents to stay home and limit activity, travel and business functions to only the most essential needs. On Thursday, March 19, California Governor Gavin Newsom expanded this by issuing an immediate statewide stay-at-home...Click to continue

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Don't spread coronavirus rumors or misinformation, get the facts

Rumors can easily circulate within communities during a crisis. Please remember to rely on official sources for accurate information. Always go to trusted sources of information like coronavirus.gov or official state, county and city government websites or social media accounts for instructions and information specific to your community. Before you say something about COVID-19, make sure it is not misinformation...Click to continue

District attorney warns of price gouging related to the COVID-19 pandemic

The Governor issued a proclamation of a state of emergency to deal with the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 on March 4, 2020. Price gouging, as defined in Penal Code section 396, is illegal after such a proclamation or declaration. Specifically, it is a crime to sell items such as consumer food items or goods, and emergency or medical supplies, during the state of emergency or local emergency for a price that is more...Click to continue

San Mateo County launches #SMCStrong fund to help those hurt by COVID-19 pandemic

The California statewide Shelter in Place order, including San Mateo County, is critical to keeping us healthy, but it means schools and many businesses have closed and nonprofits are facing increased demand for services with fewer staffing resources. The City of Menlo Park continues to be refreshed by the outpouring of support provided for our residents and businesses. We join with all cities in San Mateo County to...Click to continue

Stay at home and help flatten the curve

San Mateo County Health advises these steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19: cover your cough and sneeze, wash your hands, avoid shaking hands and touching your face with unwashed hands, practice social distancing and if you are not feeling well, contact your primary care provider. We can all make a difference in flattening the curve in our community. The City encourages residents to stay home, when possible, and reduce their interactions with others. Physical distancing is...Click to continue