August 9, 2020 COVID-19 Alameda Update

Published on August 09, 2020

August 9, 2020

COVID-19 Alameda Update

The State’s electronic data systems for reporting COVID-19 case numbers and test results are experiencing technological issues. That means that Alameda County’s trends (including trends for the City of Alameda) for cases, testing, and positivity rates are unstable at this time due to incomplete reporting.

As of this afternoon, there are 205 reported cases of COVID-19 in the City of Alameda. Alameda County reported 13,078 cases with 167 current hospitalizations and 205 deaths. The State of California reported 554,160 cases and 10,293 deaths. The United States has more than 5 million reported cases and we have had 162,751 deaths. Across the world we are about to reach 20 million reported cases and there have been 728,245 deaths from COVID-19.

The United States has 26% of the world’s COVID-19 cases and is 4.2% of the world’s population.

Click here for the most up-to-date information about the City of Alameda’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alameda County Reopening Update

Alameda County remains on the State’s Monitoring List because we have had more than 100 cases per 100,000 people over 14 days. Until the technological issues are resolved and we have an accurate reporting of COVID-19 cases, the State will not be moving counties on or off the Monitoring List. Alameda County has been on the Monitoring List since July 12, which subjects the County to statewide restrictions on reopening various sectors and schools.

https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap-counties/#top

The County remained paused in its plans for reopening, which means that no changes have been made, and no new sectors, including outdoor salons, are allowed to reopen at this time.

This week, the County released a new website that houses the latest information on COVID-19 here and a new dashboard with streamlined information about County data here.

https://covid-19.acgov.org/

https://covid-19.acgov.org/data.page?

Masks are Mandatory

Face coverings are required in public per the County’s health order. There are a few exceptions, for example, when you are outside alone. However, you still need to have a face covering visible and immediately ready to cover your nose and mouth when you see other people.

Rent Relief – Applications Due August 10!

The City of Alameda's Emergency Rent Relief Program is open and taking applications until Monday, August 10, at 4pm. This program will provide one-time emergency residential rent relief up to $3,500 per household (or one month’s residential rent, whichever is less), for Alamedans who are unable to pay rent on their homes due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Click here to learn more and apply today

https://www.citydataservices.net/alameda/

Click here for additional resources for tenants.

https://www.alamedaca.gov/ALERTS-COVID-19/Tenant-Resources

Where to Get Tested

The County is exceeding their goal of testing 3,100 people per day and currently reports a positivity rate of 5.3%. This site shows the many places where testing is currently available.

https://covid-19.acgov.org/testing.page?

COVID-19 testing sites close to Alameda include:

Allen Temple Baptist Church (Project Baseline)
8501 International Bvd.
Oakland, CA 94621
Monday-Saturday 1:00pm-7:00pm
Register here

La Clínica de La Raza
The parking lot at 35th Ave & E 12th St
Oakland, CA 94601
Monday–Friday: 8:30am–12:00pm & 1:00pm–5:00pm
(call center is closed for lunch from 12:00pm–12:30pm)

Native American Health Center (Color)
Parking Lot
3050 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:00am–7:00pm
Saturday: 10:000am–4:00pm
Register here

Roots Community Health Center
9925 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94603
Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Fridays: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Appointments are preferred but not required!
Register here or email admin@rootsclinic.org

West Oakland Health Center (Color)
700 Adeline St
Oakland, CA 94607
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays:
8:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Register here

San Leandro Marina Community Center
15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94579
Monday - Saturday, 8:00am - 7:00pm
Register here or call (888) 634-1123

Testing is also available through independent providers not affiliated with the County. Getting tested is easy, check out this video with a quick overview of what it is like: https://youtu.be/4l6Cl--4xCQ

Great Plates Delivered – Meals for Seniors

The Alameda County Social Services Agency offers nutritional meals to eligible older adults impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through Great Plates Delivered. This food delivery program is designed to provide meals to Alameda County adults age 65 and older and adults age 60-64 who are at high-risk (as defined by the CDC) and who are unable to access meals while staying at home and are ineligible for other nutrition programs.

For more information or to apply, please visit https://acgreatplates.acgov.org/ or call 925-803-7943. Local restaurants interested in participating should contact Ms. Battle, battlfa@acgov.org.

Segment of Webster Street Reduced to 2-Lanes

Late Thursday night, the City reconfigured and restriped Webster Street from Taylor to Lincoln to allow more space for people to safely shop and dine (similar to what was done on Park Street in early July). In addition to wearing a face covering, using at least 6 feet of social/physical distance is critical to slowing the spread, as the virus is transmitted mainly among people who are in close contact for a prolonged period. Please slow down and yield to people physical distancing!

https://www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Content/News-Media/Segment-of-Webster-Street-to-be-reduced-to-2-lanes

Donate to Alameda Strong!

This week we hit a milestone, reaching $100,000 in donations from 455 people! Wow! Thank you to everyone who has donated. If you have not yet donated, there is still time and the need grows every day. Every dollar donated will provide emergency relief grants to help our small businesses, nonprofits, and low-income renters recover. $50 donations receive a t-shirt and $150 donations receive a hoodie. Please donate today!

Census 2020 – Act Now, Deadline Changed!

The last day to respond to Census 2020 was moved up to September 30, 2020. Please, complete the Census today! Here’s how:

Online: Click here to complete the quick online survey https://my2020census.gov/
Phone: Call 844-330-2020 or click here for a list of phone numbers in other languages https://2020census.gov/en/ways-to-respond/responding-by-phone.html
Mail: If you received a paper questionnaire by mail, complete the questionnaire and return in the enclosed return envelope. For more information, click here https://2020census.gov/en/ways-to-respond/responding-by-mail.html

For updates and more information, visit www.alamedacounts.org.

Contact: Sarah Henry, Public Information Officer, shenry@alamedaca.gov