COVID-19 Updates

I invite you to join me, Oakland City Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas, and Asian Health Services on Friday, November 4th to celebrate the renaming of Madison Park in Oakland’s Chinatown to Wilma Chan Park! Join us for a celebration of Supervisor Chan’s legacy and...

The Alameda County District Attorney recently shared a scam alert encouraging residents to be aware of fraudulent COVID-19 pop-up testing sites. If you aren't sure of a testing site’s legitimacy, remember that LESS is more and get tested at a county/city-affiliated...

I was proud to to introduce a resolution reaffirming Alameda County's commitment to providing a welcoming home for our racially and ethnically diverse community and condemning acts of hate and discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, or...

The COVID-19 mega-vaccination site at the Oakland Coliseum is now open for eligible residents. Eligible residents will need to make an appointment at the Coliseum site through the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)'s MyTurn website. California residents who...

With the arrival and continued roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccines, many of us have breathed a collective sigh of relief that the end of this global public health crisis may be in sight. It is crucial now more than ever to take the necessary steps to lower your chances...

The Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) vaccine notification form for Alameda County residents is now available in Spanish and Chinese (Simplified). Alameda County is currently vaccinating Phase 1a (health care workers as well as Long-Term Care Facilities...

On Monday, Alameda County was able to move to the Purple Tier of the State's Blueprint for a Safer Economy due to promising ICU bed capacity projections. I would like to extend my gratitude to Alameda County residents for continuing to take the necessary precautions...

The Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) has added weekly summary updates on vaccinations in Alameda County. As of January 14, 2021, ACPHD has administered over 11,000 vaccine doses, and is currently vaccinating Phase 1a (health care workers - all tiers)...

Earlier this week, the Bay Area Region's ICU bed capacity dropped to 0.7% and the state's Bay Area Regional Stay at Home Order has been extended until further notice. Read Original Published News

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized due to complications from influenza across the country. As COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise, it is more crucial now than ever to protect yourself from the seasonal flu and prevent our local...

As COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly throughout our community, I would like to remind Alameda County residents that it is vital our community celebrates the upcoming winter holidays safely. The Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) encourages residents to...

The upcoming November 3, 2020 General Election will be an historic one as we continue to weather the COVID-19 pandemic. The right to vote is integral to our democracy - it is our duty as elected officials to protect our citizens' access to one of the most fundamental...

Yesterday, the State of California announced that Alameda County has been moved to the Orange Tier. The Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) is preparing to update the local Health Officer Orders to permit additional activities during the week of October...

Last week, the Alameda County Public Health Officer updated the Shelter in Place order, allowing for additional businesses and sectors to reopen in Alameda County starting October 9, 2020. In this bulletin, you can read more about the update to the Alameda County...

The Shelter in Place order will be extended through May, although a few low-risk activities will see an easing in restrictions. Further details are forthcoming. While the Bay Area has made substantial progress in slowing the spread of COVID-19, it is imperative we...

The COVID-19 pandemic is a stressful situation for many people in our community. Stress can present itself in many different ways, including but not limited to, anxiety, fear, grief, and anger. Additionally, the physical distance and isolation from our loved ones can...

With nearly 1 in 3 foreign-born residents - or over 526,000 individuals - Alameda County is home to a diverse immigrant and refugee community. Alameda County reaffirms its commitment to serving our immigrant communities. This edition of my weekly bulletin focuses on...