Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan’s Weekly Updates on COVID-19

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Updates on COVID-19 from
Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan

In this issue:

Census 2020: Our Community Counts. Our Community Belongs. 

Updates from the Alameda County Public Health Department 

Extended Hours for Free Testing in San Leandro 

Free COVID-19 Testing at Fruitvale BART Station 

Stay Informed

Public Comment Procedures for Board of Supervisors Meetings During Shelter in Place

Community Resources

Food Resources

Resources for Immigrant Communities

Alameda County Public Health Department
COVID-19 Contact Information

Enforcement of the Shelter in Place Order E-mail:
COVID19compliance@acgov.org

Alameda County COVID-19
Data Dashboard

Non-Immediate Concerns
Email: nCoV@acgov.org
Phone: 510-268-2101

Public Health Agencies' Dedicated COVID-19 Information Web Pages:

 

Alameda County
Public Health Department:

www.acphd.org/2019-ncov.aspx

 

California Department of
Public Health:

covid19.ca.gov

 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

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Housing Information and Critical Health & Human Services

 

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Oakland Office
1221 Oak Street, Suite 536
Oakland, CA 94612 (map)
Phone: 510.272.6693
Fax: 510.268.8004

  

 

District Office
15903 Hesperian Boulevard
San Lorenzo, CA 94580 (map)
Phone: 510.278.0367
Fax: 510.278.0467

 

 

Dear District 3 Community,

The County of Alameda is committed to keeping the public informed as we work together to stop the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). In this bulletin, you can read about the updated Shelter in Place order from the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD), an update on Census 2020, and find resources for community members who have been affected by COVID-19. 

For up-to-date data and answers to frequently asked questions, visit ACPHD's dedicated COVID-19 web page.

It is an honor to serve you.  Please do not hesitate to contact me with any comments, questions or concerns that you may have regarding the district or Alameda County.

Sincerely,                                                                           

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Wilma Chan
Supervisor, Third District 

Census 2020: Our Community Counts. Our Community Belongs. 

The Census 2020 deadline has been extended to October 31, 2020. The Census is a powerful tool in determining our community’s ability to receive critical resources, including disaster relief, and ensure fair representation for the next 10 years. The Census is confidential and will not ask for immigration status.  Fill out the Census questionnaire online, by phone, or by mail before October 31, 2020. 

Many communities are regularly undercounted and underrepresented in the Census. Our hardest to count neighbors include communities of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, immigrants and refugees, people with low incomes, people experiencing homelessness, and young children. A complete count – not just of how many people live in Alameda County, but an accurate reflection of who lives in Alameda County – gives us the collective power to fight for our fair share of funding and representation. 

Every single person – regardless of age, race, immigration status, income, sexual orientation – deserves to be counted and take part in shaping America’s future 

Updates from the Alameda County
Public Health Department

The Alameda County Health Officer has updated the “Shelter in Place” order to further relax restrictions. Beginning Friday, June 19, 2020outdoor museums, outdoor restaurant dining, religious services, indoor/outdoor retail, and outdoor fitness classes may resume operations. As we move forward with the Reopening Plan, the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) strongly encourages businesses and organizations to continue providing additional physical distancing options, such as virtual, takeout, curbside and delivery services 

Alameda County residents should continue to limit contact with others to their Social Bubble, maintain a 6-foot or greater physical distance from others (even within their Social Bubble), and wear face coverings at all times when outdoors (including outdoor exercise). Social Bubbles are limited to 12 or fewer individuals from different householdsresidents should participate in only one Social Bubble at a time, and the same Social Bubble should be maintained for at least 3 weeks. 

Extended Hours for Free Testing in San Leandro 

Last week, ACPHD, the City of San Leandro, and the Eden Health District opened a free COVID-19 testing site at the Marina Community Center in San Leandro. This week, ACPHD and their partners have extended testing hours at this site. The Marina Community Center will offer testing Monday-Saturday from 8 AM-7 PM. 

You will not be asked about immigration status and do not need insurance.   

Marina Community Center  
15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro, CA  
Monday-Saturday, 8 AM-7 PM  
Walk-up testing site 

Testing is by appointment only. To make an appointment, visit: https://lhi.care/covidtesting or call 1-888-634-1123 (Spanish and English). 

This location is open to all frontline and essential workers, seniors, persons with underlying health conditions (such as diabetes or hypertension), and anyone with COVID-19 symptoms regardless of where you live.  

For more information on additional COVID-19 testing sites in Alameda County, please visit ACPHD’s Testing for COVID-19 page. 

Free COVID-19 Testing at Fruitvale BART Station 

La Clínica de la Raza offers free COVID-19 testing for the community at the Fruitvale BART Station in Oakland. You will not be asked about immigration status and do not need insurance.   

Fruitvale BART Station 
3401 E 12th St, Oakland, CA  
Monday-Friday, 8 AM- 5 PM 
Drive-through and walk-up available 

Testing is by appointment only. To make an appointment, call 510-535-3370 (Spanish and English). 

Free COVID-19 Testing at Fruitvale BART Station 

La Clínica de la Raza offers free COVID-19 testing for the community at the Fruitvale BART Station in Oakland. You will not be asked about immigration status and do not need insurance.   

Fruitvale BART Station 
3401 E 12th St, Oakland, CA  
Monday-Friday, 8 AM- 5 PM 
Drive-through and walk-up available 

Testing is by appointment only. To make an appointment, call 510-535-3370 (Spanish and English). 

Stay Informed

For updates on COVID-19, visit one of the following dedicated web pages from trusted public health agencies:

Governor Gavin Newsom's Daily Updates
Gov. Newsom provides daily briefings at 12 PM on the Governor’s official Facebook and Twitter pages. You do not need an account to view the briefings on either platform.  

Public Comment Procedures for Board of Supervisors Meetings During Shelter in Place

Procedures for Board of Supervisors meetings are subject to change to improve videoconferencing tools. Please check the Board of Supervisors' website for the most up-to-date guidelines.

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will continue to conduct essential government business at our regularly scheduled Board meetings.

While in-person participation is limited to essential personnel, we are committed to providing the public with live broadcast and remote opportunities to participate in public comment during the Shelter in Place order. The following guidelines allow for public participation in Board meetings while following safe social distancing practices:

Remote Viewing/Listening:
Members of the public who wish to watch the Board of Supervisors meetings, are encouraged to view the live stream online at: 
http://acgov.org/board/broadcast.htm.

We recommend against using Internet Explorer to view the meetings. We recommend using Google Chrome or other browsers to view the meetings.

Public Comment via Teleconference:
Members of the public may address the Board of Supervisors on a matter on the agenda or during the Public Input portion of the meeting on a matter not on the agenda but is an issue within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction.

To observe the meeting by video conference, please click on this link to join the webinar at the noticed meeting time.

  • If you are using a laptop:
    Use the "Raise Hand" button to indicate you would like to speak or provide public comment. When you are called to speak, unmute your speaker.
  • If you are listening to the meeting by phone:
    Use the numbers listed on the Zoom/Teleconferencing Guidelines. 
    Dial *9 to raise your hand to speak.
    If you decide not speak, you may hang up and dial back into the meeting or simply notify the Clerk you do not wish to speak when you are unmuted and asked to speak.

Written Comment (accepted until the start of the meeting at 9:30 a.m., unless otherwise noted on the meeting agenda).

To provide written comment on an item on the agenda or to address the Board about an issue during Public Input, you may send an email to CBS@acgov.org.

Please include your name and note the agenda item number you want to address or whether you intend for comment to be included in Public Input. Copies of all written comments will be provided to the Board Members and will be added to the official record.

ADA Accessibility: If you require a reasonable modification or accommodation for a disability, please email the Clerk of the Board at CBS@acgov.org or call (510) 208-4949.

Community Resources

I am committed to ensuring District 3 residents receive the services and supports they need. My District Office team is available to provide information on resources and connect you to services. Please contact my Main Office at 
510-272-6693 for further assistance.

Alameda County Care Connect has provided the community with a COVID-19 Rapid Response Resource Guide, which will be updated on a weekly basis. This document provides information on numerous services available from local, state, and federal government agencies, public transportation agencies, and utility companies. 


Food Access Resources

  • Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB): ACCFB’s helpline can help connect you to a source for groceries or a hot meal today. Call the helpline at 1-800-870-FOOD (3663) or 1-510-635-3663. The helpline is available in multiple languages and operates Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM. You can also visit FoodNow.net for an online directory of food distribution sites near you. 
  • School Meals: The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) maintains a list of school districts in Alameda County that offer free meals to families who have children enrolled in the district’s schools. Visit ACOE’s “Meal Service by District” page for more information on your child’s school district. 

Resources for Immigrant Communities

  • Oakland Undocumented Relief (OUR) Fund: Offers financial support for immigrant Oaklanders who have lost income due to COVID-19. To apply for or donate to OUR Fund, visit Centro Legal’s website
  • Legal Aid at Work (Ayuda Legal Laboral) Resource Guide: offers a list of financial services available to undocumented workers in California who have been impacted by COVID-19. This resource guide is updated on a weekly basis and is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. 
  • Immigrants Rising resource guide provides a list of resources available for undocumented immigrants. Recursos para inmigrantes sobre COVID-19 en español—utilice este enlace
  • California Immigrant Policy Center’s (CPIC) COVID-19 Resource Guide provides information on accessing health care, obtaining information on COVID-19 in multiple languages, economic resources, and information on immigration rights.