Alameda County News & Information Update 8/26/20

News & Information Update

August 26, 2020

COVID-19 Economic Relief

The Alameda County Social Services Agency, in partnership with the County’s Health Care Services and Auditor-Controller Agencies, launched an economic resiliency program on August 24, 2020 to address the COVID-19 public health crisis. The Alameda County Responsibility to Community Health-Pilot Stipend Program, or ARCH, is aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Alameda County by providing financial assistance to self-isolating County residents who have tested positive for COVID-19.

The ARCH-Pilot Stipend Program targets COVID positive residents living in designated high-risk neighborhoods that include: South Hayward, Ashland/Cherryland, East Oakland, West Oakland, and Fruitvale/San Antonio. It is believed that many eligible County residents are essential workers not able to work remotely, thereby placing them at greater risk of contracting COVID-19. Vulnerable residents testing positive for COVID-19 will be connected to the ARCH-Pilot Stipend Program through HCSA’s community medical provider network of Community-Based Case Investigation/Contact Tracing services.

For more information, see our FAQ and our press release.

New Health Officer Orders Effective August 28

Our Alameda County Health Officer issues orders to allow for limited outdoor activities and services to resume. 

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