Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) City Updates

The City of Foster City is working closely with the County of San Mateo, as well as neighboring jurisdictions, to monitor and respond to the evolving novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and its potential impacts. Please note that City facilities are currently open, but masks are encouraged to be worn indoors by all visitors. For more resources and information on COVID-19, please visit the following pages: Centers for Disease Control (CDC), San Mateo County Health, San Mateo County, or California COVID-19 page.

COVID-19 testing is free and available without restriction to anyone in San Mateo County. Reach out to your private care provider to make an appointment, or visit the County of San Mateo for more information. Vaccination is available everywhere in San Mateo County. Go to MyTurn or walk or drive to one of the 60 pharmacies offering shots.

Foster City COVID-19 Response

We understand this is a difficult time for everyone and want to assure our community that your City Council and City staff are working tirelessly to support and protect the wellbeing of Foster City. We appreciate the community’s cooperation and patience as we evaluate, reassess, and make any adjustments as necessary. We are in this together and will get through this together. Learn more about City policies and actions taken to support the Foster City community during the COVID-19 pandemic here.

Impacts to City and Other Services

City Hall Services & Facilities

All Foster City facilities are open to the public, but health and safety guidelines are being observed.

For general information, please call (650) 286-3200 or email info@fostercity.org. For specific department information, including what services are available online/phone/email, please visit www.fostercity.org/cityservices.

Public Meetings

All public meetings are being held in a hybrid format, with in-person attendance allowed and masks encouraged indoors. Members of the public may also join the meetings via teleconference/video conference. Information on joining a specific meeting is available on that meeting's agenda here and on the City's calendar. Meetings can also be streamed live online at www.fostercity.org/fctv or on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99, and are available for playback here. The public may provide live or written public comment during or before meetings. Learn how here.

Citizen Advisory Committee meetings may also be conducted in a hybrid format. For additional information, visit: https://www.fostercity.org/bc/page/citizen-advisory-committees

Events and Programs

Due to the evolving nature of the pandemic, it should be noted that all meetings and events are subject to change. The City will continue to monitor and cancel meetings/events as necessary. Please visit www.fostercity.org/calendar for the latest updates.

Parks & Recreation Services, Amenities, and Facilities

The City will continue to evaluate new public health information as necessary, but facilities are again open for public use.

Learn more about impacted Parks and Recreation amenities and services here.

Virtual Recreation and Resource Center & More

Virtual Recreation and Resource Center
Virtual Senior Center
Follow the Parks and Recreation Department every day on Facebook and Instagram for FC Fun at Home

Senior Services

Senior Meals: Second Harvest will be distributing pick-up, pre-boxed groceries for seniors in the Recreation Center parking lot on the first and third Fridays of the month starting at 9:00a.m. Learn how to register for the Brown Bag Program here.
Great Plates Delivered Program: Residents who are 65 and older, and adults 60-64 who are at high-risk from COVID-19 can receive three nutritious meals per day delivered to their home from restaurants and other food providers across San Mateo County. Call 1-800-675-8437 to apply.
Meals on Wheels: Every week, Peninsula Volunteers delivers over 3,000 hot, nutritious meals to primarily homebound seniors and adults with disabilities in San Mateo County who are unable to cook and shop for themselves.

Fire Services

The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department (SMC Fire) will continue to provide emergency services. Fire Administration can be reached at (650) 522-7900 or fire@smcfire.org.

Police Services

The Police Department will continue to operate at full capacity to serve the City. All walk-up needs will be assessed on a case-by-case basis via the Dispatch Window in the lobby of the Police Department building. The Police Department 24/7 non-emergency line will continue to available at (650) 286-3300. For emergencies, please dial 9-1-1.

Traffic Relief Pilot Program Status

The Traffic Relief Pilot Program is active. For more information, visit here.

Food Services

There are a number of eateries still operating delivery / pick-up / drive through options in Foster City. View the list of businesses here.

City Updates as of 12/29/21

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City Event & Meeting Updates

Foster City is again hosting community events and gatherings. For more information, visit: www.fostercity.org/calendar.

All public meeting are being conducted in a hybrid format, and in-person attendance is permitted with masks being encouraged indoors. Members of the public may join the meetings via teleconference/video conference. Information on joining a specific meeting is available on that meeting's agenda here and on the City's calendar. Meetings can also be steamed live online at www.fostercity.org/fctv or on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99, and are available for playback here. The public may provide live or written public comment during or before meetings. Learn how here.

Citizen Advisory Committee meetings may also be conducted in a hybrid format. For additional information, visit: https://www.fostercity.org/bc/page/citizen-advisory-committees

San Mateo County News and Press Releases

For all San Mateo County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Joint Information Center (JIC) Updates, visit: smchealth.org

Resources & More Information

San Mateo County Website: Find the latest updates on how the County of San Mateo is responding to Covid-19: www.smcgov.org
San Mateo County Health COVID-19 Website: The County of San Mateo Public Health Department is actively coordinating with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide information and updates on COVID-19: www.smchealth.org/coronavirus
County Resources and Services: Get help with financial relief, eviction support, housing, food, and more here.
San Mateo Non-Medical Hotline: Call 2-1-1 for medical questions about COVID-19. 2-1-1 is a confidential service accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week in 180 languages.
Main CDC COVID-19 Website: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
San Mateo County Office of Education: https://www.smcoe.org
San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department: https://www.smcfire.org/
Influenza (flu): Visit San Mateo County Health for more information and resources on the flu: https://www.smchealth.org/flu
Resources for Foster City Businesses: https://www.fostercity.org/citymanager/page/covid-19-business-resources
Price Gouging: Under Penal Code Section 396, price gouging is illegal in all California communities during the declared state of emergency. If you feel you have been the victim of price gouging or know of a situation where a business may be charging excessively for goods in high demand, complaints can be filed through Attorney General Xavier Becerra's office here by calling (800) 952-5225.
Samaritan House: Samaritan House will be open and providing essential services to low-income County residents (as long as circumstances permit).
Caltrain and SamTrans: Stay updated on service adjustments and changes.

COVID-19 Vaccine

The California vaccine distribution website link (covid19.ca.gov/vaccines) has information as well as San Mateo County Health’s website at smchealth.org/covidvaccine has the most up to date information on the vaccine process.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs are available here and are frequently updated.

Have a Question?

Email the SMC Health vaccine liaison at: covidvax@smcgov.org.