COVID-19 Alameda Update: case information, testing, police department
Published on November 07, 2020
The country is seeing record high daily cases of COVID-19 and we will soon reach a lot of devastating milestones, as we near 500 COVID-19 cases in the City of Alameda, 25,000 cases in Alameda County, 1 million cases in the State of California, 10 million cases in the United States, and 50 million cases worldwide.
Tragically, we have had 15 COVID-19 related deaths in the City of Alameda, 471 deaths in Alameda County, 17,939 deaths in California, 236,856 deaths in the United States, and 1,248,150 deaths across the world.
We recently updated the City’s online COVID data dashboard to include the total number of tests administered to Alameda residents (36,034), the City’s test positivity rate (1.59%), and the City’s 7-day case rate (28) and 30-day case rate (61). We also display cumulative, monthly, and daily COVID-19 cases, and cumulative cases by age, ethnicity, and gender.
Alameda County also updated its COVID-19 data dashboard, including information about the State’s color-coded tier status. The County is currently in the Orange Tier (moderate transmission), however our reopening activities are largely restricted to the Red Tier.
The County recently reported that we are observing a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases in response to recent reopening and increased rates across the State, and no additional activities were allowed to reopen this week. Moving at a slower pace helps slow the spread of disease and avoid closures of any opened activities.
Please click here for the most up-to-date information about the City of Alameda’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This week, the City soft opened a free COVID-19 testing site at Alameda Point with NextGen Laboratories. Testing is by appointment only every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Schedule an appointment here.
WHO: Anyone over 2 years old is able to be tested. Individuals do not need to be experiencing symptoms to be tested and testing is provided at no cost.
WHAT: Viral COVID-19 testing services administered by medical personnel. At your scheduled testing appointment, you will be provided information on how to obtain your test results, which will be available within 48-72 hours.
WHERE: 2175 Monarch Street, Alameda, CA 94501 (Alameda Point location).
WHEN: Beginning November 4, 2020, testing will be by appointment only, every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 8:30am to 2:00pm, until further notice.
HOW: Click here to schedule an appointment. You will complete a brief COVID-19 assessment and schedule a telemedicine appointment to speak with a medical provider. At that time, you will receive available dates and times for your testing appointment.
Click here for additional Alameda County community testing sites.
The Community-Led Committees on Policing Review and Systemic Racism are working with the City of Alameda to host a three-night Alameda Police Department (APD) speaker series. APD staff will present information about the Department’s policies, practices, data, budget, and more, followed by a Q&A with Committee members. Members of the public are invited to watch via livestream and the series will be recorded for viewing after the events.
The three nights will cover the following topics:
- November 10, 5:00pm: APD Policies and Training. Learn about the policies and training that define the parameters for how APD Officers do their work.
- November 12, 6:30 pm: Data and Professional Standards and Procedures. Speakers will discuss APD procedures and practices in various scenarios. They will also answer questions about data that the Committees have requested, such as data about arrests, use of force, traffic stops, and more.
- November 16, 6:00pm: Budget and Staffing. Hear about APD staffing levels, budget details, and the APD budget in context within the City budget.
Alameda’s playgrounds have reopened, and per State health guidelines, masks worn over the mouth and nose are required for everyone over 2 years old. Here in Alameda, 10% of our COVID-19 cases have been under 18 years old and nearly half of our cases are under 40. Protect yourself and others, and don't visit a playground without a mask.
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Additional playground guidelines include not using when different households are unable to maintain physical distance of 6 feet, not eating or drinking to ensure that face masks are worn at all times, washing or sanitizing hands before and after use, and limiting your visit to 30 minutes per day when others are present.
To make library materials (books, DVDs, magazines, and more) accessible to community members who have returned to work or school, the Alameda Free Library is offering evening hours for its Library Takeout curbside pickup service. Starting Monday, November 9, you can pick up from 2-7pm in addition to Tuesday through Friday, from 12-5pm. You can place holds on the materials you want to check out online or by calling 510-747-7740 during the times listed above.
This election, 52,260 ballots were issued to voters in the City of Alameda. The Alameda County Registrar of Voters is still processing ballots, but so far, 42,103 have been returned, a turnout rate of 80.6% and climbing. Click here for updates on election results.
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