San Mateo County, as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, moves from the most-restrictive purple Tier 1 to red Tier 2 in the state’s four-tier, color-coded reopening plan. The move allows changes for numerous types of businesses: restaurants can resume indoor dining with modifications; gyms can open indoors with modifications; and retail and shopping centers can increase capacity. Read more here.

COVID-19 Vaccination Program

San Mateo County is currently vaccinating according to the state’s Phase 1a guidelines with three tier categories of recipients. These include health care workers and residents of long term care facilities.

Read San Mateo County Health’s Phase 1a Vaccination Guidelines and learn more here.

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Federal Response to COVID-19

Federal Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19

Top U.S. Government Websites for COVID-19 Information

Visit these federal government websites for current information about the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Read the Guidelines for Opening Up America Again.
Get stimulus payment updates from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
See COVID-19 health information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Get the facts about coronavirus rumors and myths with information from FEMA.
Read Frequently Asked Questions about the coronavirus.
Visit Coronavirus.gov for the latest official information from the White House Coronavirus Task Force.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for official Coronavirus (COVID-19) health information .

Visit FEMA for answers to coronavirus myths and rumors.

State Response to COVID-19

Information from the State Public Health Officer and Governor Newsom

California is issuing daily updates on COVID-19. To see the most recent update, visit the CDPH News Release page.

En Español: Para obtener información en español, visite nuestra página del Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

State Officially Launches CA Notify, a COVID-19 Exposure Notification Tool

Starting on December 10, 2020, Californians can receive notifications informing them if they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for the virus so they can take immediate actions around quarantine and testing. Californians with iPhones can enable CA Notify in their settings and Android phone users can download the CA Notify app from the Google Play Store to immediately start receiving exposure alerts on their phones. Use of the technology is completely voluntary, private, and secure. CA Notify does not collect the location of a phone or individual to detect exposure, and it does not share a user's identity. Californians opt in to use the tool and may to opt out at any time.

Read the full press release here.

San Mateo County Response to COVID-19

Statement from San Mateo County Health Officer

For all statements from San Mateo County Health Officer, go here.

San Mateo County is aligned with California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, which seeks to reduce COVID-19 with revised criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on activities. The Blueprint shows county assignments to one of four risk levels based on county performance on key metrics about new cases and positive tests, and the current status of activities by county. Data charts are available here. The state also offers guidance for employers and specific industries.

Wearing a face covering in public and following social distancing guidelines are required in San Mateo County by order of the Health Officer. Other key behaviors we must all continue to practice are outlined in the Health Officer’s Statements.

The state has recently updated its guidance on private gatherings and face coverings.

For local resources for businesses, tenants, and other community support, click here. For COVID-19 testing, check with your health care provider or see resources here.

Vaccination information is here.

For information and COVID-19 resources specific to San Mateo County Health, please use the navigation buttons on the left. For all questions, please call 2-1-1.

Services for Our Community


Essential Services Housing resources, food distribution info, homeless support services, safety net info, and referral services	Library Resources Enjoy ebooks, eaudio, movies and tv! All available for free with your library card!	Restaurant Guide Find a list of restaurants who are still open for delivery & take-out!

Special Shopping Hours List of stores offering special hours for seniors and people with special needs.	Senior Services Food pick-up/delivery, check-ins, shopping, staying healthy.	Make A Donation Here is a list of ways you can give to those affected by the coronavirus impact.

Keep Busy Redwood City! Welcome to our Virtual Recreation Center!

Online Learning
Take an online enrichment class, learn to draw, how to play guitar, or speak a language!

Idea Zone
Ways to be social, online tips, get creative outdoors, engage with our staff, and more!

Fitness & Wellness
Move your body! Find fitness classes, dance, yoga, and mindfulness online.

Virtual Tours & Entertainment
Visit a museum online, go to the zoo, see a show, or visit a bay area landmark!

Remote City Services

Remote City Services
Most City facilities are closed to the public. Members of the public may still contact City services remotely, as follows:

Planning Division, including permits and plan checks and review services. Please call (650) 780-7234 or email planning@redwoodcity.org or book an appointment with a Planner here.
Building Regulation and Code Enforcement, including permits and plan check review services. Please call (650) 780-7350 or email permits@redwoodcity.org
Engineering and Transportation, including permit and plan check review services. Please call (650) 780-7380 or email encroachment@redwoodcity.org
Financial questions including accounts payable, claims, and taxes. Please call (650) 780-7070 or email finance@redwoodcity.org. Phone hours are 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Revenue Services, including residential, commercial billing and customer service, and Business and Residential Services, including business license, monthly parking permits. Please call (650)780-7210 or email revenueservices@redwoodcity.org. Phone hours are 9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Library customer service for general questions. Please call (650) 780-7018, extension 4 or rclinfo@redwoodcity.org. eBooks, Audiobooks, streaming video content, online magazines and newspapers, and live online homework help will remain accessible 24/7 at https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/library/downloadables
Parks, Recreation and Community Services general information. Please visit this dedicated web page for the most up-to-date information.
City Hall’s Customer Information Center may be reached by calling (650) 780-7000

The City's eNewsletter

The City is providing a comprehensive update on its response to coronavirus (COVID-19) regularly. Click the button to the right to read the latest edition. Sign-up to receive it via email.

In the January 22, 2021 edition, learn more about:

National Compliment Day on Sunday, January 24
Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Advocating for Tenant and Landlord Protections
Get Involved and Help Shape the Future: Seeking Volunteers to Serve on the Library Board and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission
Update on Efforts to Address Traffic Congestion Near Chick-fil-A
COVID-19 Quick Facts from San Mateo County Health
COVID-19 Testing for Adults and Children Available Throughout County
COVID-19 Vaccination Update: Find Out When It's Your Turn
Be Alert for Scams Related to COVID-19 Vaccines

Read here.

Housing Resources

The City of Redwood City understands that many members of our community need financial assistance and protections during this uncertain time. Click here for information on the City's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance, the Countywide eviction moratorium, legal resources, homeowner resources and more.

Immigrant Resources

Do you or someone you know need COVID-19 related benefits? Check out the informational flyers below that contain information about immigrant eligibility for COVID-19 related benefits including health care, cash assistance, food assistance and unemployment insurance.

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For other non-COVID related immigrant resources, go here.

Business Resources

The City of Redwood City recognizes that coronavirus is not only a health crisis, but an economic crisis, as well. The City is committed to supporting our local businesses in light of the negative economic impacts our business community is facing due to the shelter-in-place orders. Click here for information and resources.

Latest Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Click on any of the buttons below for more information from the CDC website

Cases in the United States

The CDC is updating information on cases regularly at noon Mondays through Fridays. Numbers close out at 4 p.m. the day before reporting.

CDC is responding to an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. The outbreak first started in Wuhan, China, but cases have been identified in a growing number of other locations internationally, including the United States. In addition to CDC, many public health laboratories are now testing for the virus that causes COVID-19.

City's Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)