COVID-19 Weekly Recap for May 11, 2020

Bay Area health officers clarify and reaffirm local health order

The Bay Area health officers recently relaxed conditions on some essential businesses and now allow certain outdoor businesses to resume operating. The San Mateo County Health Officer has issued a new, somewhat less restrictive Shelter-In-Place Order, which is in effect until 11:59 p.m., May 31, 2020, or until it is extended, rescinded, superseded or amended...Click to continue

New state program provides restaurant meals to older adults

San Mateo County plans to participate in the State of California's Great Plates Delivered program, set up to support older adults who are sheltering in place, unable to access meals, and ineligible for other nutrition programs. The Great Plates Delivered program provides three restaurant meals a day, five days per week, to older adults. Delivery is arranged by the food provider and requires that delivery workers…Click to continue

Local programs provide childcare services to essential workers

The Bay Area health officers recently relaxed conditions on some essential businesses and now allow certain outdoor businesses to resume operating. The San Mateo County Health Officer issued an updated and somewhat less restrictive shelter-in-place order, which is in effect until 11:59 p.m., May 31, 2020, or until it is extended, rescinded, superseded or amended in writing by the health officer. For many essential...Click to continue

Funding and equipment donations still needed

All of San Mateo County is lending a hand to ensure we keep our community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The County of San Mateo is accepting donations of critical personal protective equipment (PPE) from organizations and individuals. What can I donate? Unused N95 respirators and surgical masks. Boxes and packages can be opened, as long as masks have not been used. Packages of disposable gloves, preferably nitrile exam gloves in all sizes...Click to continue

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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

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