All businesses must follow the State’s industry guidance for their sector. All businesses, including those with modified operations, must also continue to adhere to San Mateo County’s Health Order requiring social distancing and face covering and the safety measures outlined in the appendix.

For vaccination information visit the San Mateo County's vaccination plan web page or the State of California vaccine web page. For COVID-19 testing information visit the San Mateo County COVID-19 testing web page.

Resources for Business Owners Impacted by COVID-19

• Commercial Real Estate and Rent Reconciliation resources
  • Silicon Valley Economic Development Alliance (SVEDA) Webinar Powerpoint (June 2, 2021)
  • SVEDA June 2, 2021 Webinar Recording
  • After the Pandemic (Rent and Debt Reconciliation) Workshop Manual
  • CRE and Rent Reconciliation Resources
• U.S. Small Business Administration Coronavirus Relief Options
  • Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL): This loan will provide economic relief to small businesses and non-profit organizations that are currently experience a temporary loss of revenue.
  • SBA Express Bridge Loans: Enables small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly.
  • SBA Debt Relief: The SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• State of Emergency Tax Relief: Taxpayers who have been directly affected by disasters declared as state of emergencies both within California and nationally.

• IBank Disaster Relief Loan Guarantees: Program designed for small businesses that do not qualify for federal disaster funds, including in low-wealth and immigrant communities needing assistance to overcome economic injury caused by COVID-19.
• Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz): Website with helpful information on financial and technical assistance, labor and work force support, and state business taxes.
• Small Business Resource List: The California State Treasurer’s Office has created a list of federal, state, county, city, and private businesses helping small businesses with loans, grants, and technical resources.
• California’s Coronavirus Response: website with more State resources.

Resources for Employees Impacted by COVID-19

• City of San Mateo Hazard Pay Ordinance
• Employment Development Department Coronavirus Resources
  • Pandemic Unemployment Assistance: Program provided unemployment benefits for people who don't usually qualify for regular Unemployment Insurance.
  • Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation: A 13-week benefit extension for people who have used all benefits available in their regular Unemployment Insurance claim.
  • Pandemic Additional Compensation: An additional payment is automatically added depending on your eligibility.
• NOVA provides customized services to jobseekers of Silicon Valley through its job centers in Sunnyvale and San Mateo.
• Onward CA is a new platform connecting COVID-19 displaced workers with over 70,000 job opportunities in critical industries.