COVID-19 Weekly Recap for April 27, 2020

Seven Bay Area health officers to modify and extend shelter-in-place orders

Later this week, the public health officers of the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara, as well as the City of Berkeley, will issue revised shelter-in-place orders that largely keep the current restrictions in place and extend them through May. The new order will include limited easing of specific restrictions for a small number of lower-risk activities. The current order in effect is set to expire …Click to continue

Covered California extends application deadline to June 30

San Mateo County's stay-at-home order has impacted our community and our loved ones. If you do not have a source of personal health care coverage or have recently lost your employer-sponsored health care coverage, there are many options you can explore. It is important that health care is accessible and available to those in need. Some helpful programs include Covered California, Medi-Cal and San Mateo County's…Click to continue

Staying connected and positive during the stay-at-home order

While staying home is essential for flattening the curve, it is of critical importance to maintain emotional and mental health by staying positive and grateful, adapting to new ways to connect, and reaching out for help when needed. Stay positive: Discuss experiences and feelings with loved ones, keep a daily gratitude journal and practice mindfulness and relaxation exercises. Community members who would like to refer…Click to continue

DMV announce adjustments and extensions to some requirements during COVID-19

The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced it will offer relief to California residents experiencing the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Adjustments to requirements were outlined in Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order granting a 60-day extension for California DMV customers in regards to several deadlines: Waiving late fees and penalties for vehicle registration renewals due between March 16 and May 31…Click to continue

SMC Strong Fund accepting small business grant applications

California’s stay-at-home order has been essential in slowing the spread of COVID-19, and has unfortunately, impacted many small businesses forcing a reduction in staff and business hours, or even business closures, in response to the low service demands. San Mateo County, in partnership with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and San Mateo County Economic Development Association, has created…Click to continue

COVID-19 Resources available

Resources for those in need of food assistance, financial assistance, mental health resources, housing, volunteers and others, are available on the city website at menlopark.org/COVID19resources

Stay connected!

For more information and local coronavirus (COVID-19) updates visit the City's website at menlopark.org/coronavirus and subscribe to “Menlo Park City News” at menlopark.org/notifyme. Menlo Park updates are also shared on the city social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter and Nextdoor.