Covid-19: Notes from 3/18/2020 County Briefing
The County Manager’s office is holding conference calls with representatives of all the San Mateo County city councils every weekday. It’s does a great job of keeping local elected officials in the loop on what the County — who has the primary role in responding to local public health crises
Covid-19: Reaching Out to Neighbors
Not that people need a guide on how to write a letter, but here’s what Barbara & I distributed to our block earlier today:
Covid-19: San Mateo County Tightens Assembly Rules
The following just came across the San Mateo County Alert System (SMC Alert; you can join it online). Emphasis added and a minor formatting error in the Spanish language version corrected. On order of the health officer, gatherings of more than 50 individuals are prohibited in San Mateo County effective 12:01
Covid-19: Lending a Hand
I’ve been extremely impressed by the outpouring of support by San Carlans for the folks who are being quarantined at the Fairfield Inn as a result of having tested positive for Covid-19. We often talk about San Carlos being a welcoming city, but actions speak louder than words, and the
Why Viral Diseases Can Require Quarantines
I’ve written an article on why quarantines can be critical in combating novel viral infections. You can find it here.
Covid-19: Reflections from Special Council Meeting and Advice
Last night (3/12/2020) the Council held a special meeting to consider affirming the declaration of emergency the city manager had issued a day ago and to discuss whether or not to take additional steps to protect public health in San Carlos. The meeting began with presentations by state and federal