​San Mateo County Unveils ‘Mask Mobile’ Program

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — San Mateo County is bringing some color to an initiative that aims to help underserved areas mask-up during the coronavirus crisis.

County officials are giving away masks and providing resources to help educate the public about the spread of COVID-19 in a multi-colored van.

The county launched the "Mask Mobile" Thursday in Daly City.

County Supervisor David Canepa unveiled the "Mask Mobile" program at 12:30 p.m. at Top of the Hill Cafe on Mission Street.

"This is an incredibly fun, exciting and educational way topromote the mandate that face masks must be worn in public," Canepa said.

"It might look a bit like Scooby Doo's Mystery Machine but we're calling it the 'Mask Mobile.'"

He said, "We will be giving out free face masks and providing COVID-19 resources where they are most needed. It's our initial effort to educate the public that fines are now in place in this county for violating the state's health orders. Hopefully, we won't have to issue any fines but we're ready too. It's no mystery, masks save lives.”

The van is the work of the county's Office of Community Affairs, and will visit various cities around the Peninsula to share resources in multiple languages and distribute face coverings and cleaning supplies.

To see where the crew will be next, follow the Office of Community Affairs on Twitter @SMC_CommAffairs.

— Bay City News and Patch Editor Gideon Rubin contributed to this report