COVID-19 Resources

At San Mateo County Libraries, we want you to have the most up-to-date information about COVID-19. Below, we share trusted resources to keep you and your loved ones safe.

For non-medical, non-emergency information about the Coronavirus, the County of San Mateo is encouraging residents to dial 2-1-1. This confidential phone service is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week in 180 languages.

Remember that getting vaccinated, wearing a face covering and getting tested are the best ways to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Illustrations of people in masks lining up to get vaccine

Beginning December 19 2022, residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS. For more information and to order your tests visit special.usps.com/testkits, opens a new window

Vaccinations

The vaccine is our best opportunity to overcome the pandemic. By getting vaccinated, you will help keep our elders, children not yet eligible for the vaccine and other community members safe. This will allow us to return all aspects of community and family life back to normal where we can gather and have celebrations again. The pandemic has taught us that we are all connected, let’s honor that connection by keeping each other safe. Find out where you can get vaccinated through San Mateo County Health-sponsored sites:

smchealth.org/vaccine-clinic-calendar, opens a new window, visit the State’s site at MyTurn.Ca.Gov, opens a new window or call 833-422-4255

Children 6 months to 5 years old are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines.

Parents and caregivers of young children now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines should contact their pediatric provider to schedule an appointment.

Other options include Walgreens, opens a new window (for ages 3 and up) and CVS, opens a new window (for 18 months and older). Information is also available on MyTurn, opens a new window.

San Mateo County Health is providing COVID-19 vaccine for young children at targeted clinics in certain communities most impacted by the pandemic. San Mateo County Health is not offering or scheduling large-scale vaccination clinics for young children as they focus on those most in need.

County Health’s community clinics, opens a new window will continue to offer vaccines and boosters to residents 5 and older.

Please visit the county's COVID-19 Vaccination Program, opens a new window page to find the latest news.

Already received your vaccine? Request your digital record at the state's COVID-19 Vaccine Record Portal, opens a new window.

Testing

PCR Testing

Testing for COVID-19 is available for everyone who lives or works in San Mateo County. Help to stop the spread! If you have COVID-19 symptoms, opens a new window, please take advantage of one of the county’s free testing sites or contact your medical provider.

Learn about county testing and contact tracing efforts at smchealth.org/testing-contact-tracing, opens a new window

At-Home Rapid Testing

Those covered by private or group health insurance can be reimbursed for up to 8 over-the-counter at-home tests per month. Contact your health provider to learn more.

Travel and Community Safety

Rent and Mortgage Relief

Applications are no longer open for the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Program. Learn more at HousingIsKey.com, opens a new window or call 833-430-2122, toll free.

Find existing housing assistance programs through the San Mateo County Department of Housing at smcgov.org/housing/residents, opens a new window.

Get Mortgage Relief

The California Mortgage Relief Program uses federal Homeowner Assistance Funds to help homeowners get caught up on past-due housing payments and property taxes. The program is absolutely free and the funds do not need to be repaid. Learn more and check your eligibility at camortgagerelief.org, opens a new window or call 1-888-840-2594.

Funeral Assistance

Resources for Businesses

Youth and Families

Do you need information and resources for youth? Below are resources from schooling to sports.

Find information about schools (as well as medical providers) for San Mateo County, opens a new window.

Find information about reopening schools from San Mateo County Office of Education., opens a new window

Do you have children in daycare? Find information about safety guidelines for daycares., opens a new window

General Resources

San Mateo County Libraries Resources

Do you need ideas of what to do at home? You can stream movies and music or download eBooks, check out a sewing machine, attend one of our virtual events, or learn something new with CreativeBug, which covers everything from drawing and painting to sewing, baking, canning and preserving.

The library offers free meals to community members Monday - Friday at the East Palo Alto Library, Half Moon Bay Library, and North Fair Oaks Library. Check the hours for your nearest location here.

Do you need help supporting your school aged child? Visit our Teacher and Student Resources page and find resources for teaching and learning from home, or check out our list of resources to help you talk to your child about COVID-19.

Want to learn more about COVID-19? Check out our list of books to keep you informed about the virus.

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