March 6 COVID-19 Update

Published on March 06, 2020

The City of Alameda continues to closely monitor the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and is working with public health and public safety officials and local partners to be prepared for the possibility of a local outbreak.

Click here(PDF, 169KB)(PDF, 169KB)  to download a COVID-19 fact sheet from the Alameda County Department of Public Health.  

According to the Alameda County Department of Public Health, the health risk from novel coronavirus to the general public remains low, and while COVID-19 has a high transmission rate, it has a low mortality rate.

According to national, state, and local health officials, the best way to contain the spread of the coronavirus is to follow basic preventative measures for all respiratory ailments, including:

  • Washing hands frequently
  • Covering the nose and mouth with an arm or tissue when sneezing or coughing
  • Avoiding contact with sick people
  • Staying home when sick
  • Cleaning surfaces frequently

Here is a (PDF, 151KB)(PDF, 151KB) poster you can download(PDF, 151KB) (PDF, 151KB) from the City with additional information about how to prevent catching and spreading illness. 

We will post updates at www.alamedaca.gov/alerts as new information becomes available. Here are links to additional resources:

 

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