COVID 19 Alameda Update October 14, 2020
Published on October 14, 2020
As of this afternoon, 438 positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the City of Alameda since the first case was reported on March 10, 2020.
Alameda County has had 22,325 cases and 442 deaths and the State of California has had 855,072 cases and 16,639 deaths. The United States reports 7,891,674 positive cases and 216,406 deaths. And across the world there have been 38,337,435 positive cases, an increase of nearly 5 million cases over two weeks, and 1,088,903 people have died from COVID-19.
Please click here for the most up-to-date information about the City of Alameda’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alameda County is now in the Orange Tier of the State’s color-coded 4-tier blueprint for reopening. However, until further notice, there are no Orange Tier activities permitted in Alameda County.
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Being in the Orange Tier means that the transmission rate for COVID-19 is moderate. Where we rank is based on our case rates, test positivity rate, and a health equity metric, which means that the test positivity rate in the most disadvantaged neighborhoods doesn't significantly lag behind the County's total positivity rate.
Statewide, there are 6.8 new cases per day per 100,000 people and a test positivity rate of 3.4%. Here in Alameda County, we have 2.9 new cases per day per 100,000 people and a 1.5% test positivity rate.
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Alameda County is preparing to update its local Health Officer Orders to permit additional activities during the week of October 26, including:
- Indoor dining up to 25% capacity or less than 100 people
- Indoor worship services up to 25% capacity or less than 100 people
- Indoor theaters up to 25% capacity or less than 100 people
- Expansion of indoor retail and malls at up to 50% of capacity and permitting limited indoor food courts
The County announced that playgrounds are now allowed to open, following State guidance. The City of Alameda’s playgrounds will reopen this Saturday morning, October 17, but we want to emphasize to everyone to use playgrounds with caution. The County said that playgrounds pose a risk of spreading COVID-19 because they have high-touch surfaces and involve gathering and mixing of households. Because of the increased risks, we ask that individuals be especially aware of the surfaces they touch. In addition, maintaining at least 6 feet of physical distancing and wearing masks are critical to keeping yourself and others safe.
Adults are responsible to supervise children and make sure masks and distancing are used at all times and to bring your sanitizer. We encourage families to come at different times and days to avoid crowding. Please note that City playgrounds are not being monitored for visitor compliance with State COVID-19 recommendations.
While playgrounds will be open, outdoor public basketball is still not allowed per the County's Health Orders, and our outdoor basketball courts remain closed.
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Halloween is a time of joy in our community, but this year we have to celebrate different. The City strongly discourages trick-or-treating and parties based on County and State guidance. These high risk activities will spread COVID-19. Read more about some of the lower risk activities happening in Alameda here!
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WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 9am-12noon
WHERE: Alameda Hospital Parking Lot, 2070 Clinton Avenue
Masks and distancing required! While supplies last! For more information, call 510-814-4362 or email PACE@alamedahealthsystem.org.
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The Alameda Strong Relief Fund has raised more than $150,000 from 653 individual donations!
Because of your generous contributions, the City of Alameda was able to award 10 grants to the following local small businesses who have been devastated financially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic:
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- Everest Market
- Brandora Collective
- Hi Tech Nails
- Studio 1.6
- Bead Inspiration
- LunchboxWax
- Sugar & Spice Center for Children
- Stitches LLC, Custom Sewing
- Classy Nail
- Kinuko’s Beauty Creation
To apply for a grant, click here.
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If you have not yet donated or shared about Alameda Strong, we need you! Donate today at www.alamedastrong.org. Donations of $50 or more receive an Alameda Strong t-shirt and donations of $150 or more receive an Alameda Strong hoodie. We will announce future rounds of awards and funding as we continue to receive your generous donations!
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The election is just 20 days away. By now, every Alameda voter should have received their ballot. If you have not, you can track your ballot here https://acvote.ballottrax.net or you can call the County Registrar of Voters at 510-272-6973.
After you fill out your ballot, be sure to sign the envelope! Then, there are 4 ways to vote:
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- Drop off your ballot at an official Ballot Drop Box location (Alameda has 2 & 1 more coming soon)
- Drop off your ballot at any Accessible Voting Location 10/31-11/3 (Alameda has 6)
- Drop off your ballot at the Registrar of Voters office in Oakland now through Election Day
- Drop off your ballot in a mailbox. Envelopes must be signed, postmarked by Election Day, and received by 17 days after the Election. No postage required.
Find locations of drop boxes, hours and locations of accessible voting locations, and much more here: www.alamedaca.gov/voteready.
