Shelter in Place Order for Alameda County
 On October 13, 2020. the State announced that Alameda County entered the Orange Tier of the color-coded four-tier Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The decreased case and positivity rates required to move tiers is the direct result of Alameda County’s residents and businesses following the Health Officer Orders and safety guidance.
To make further progress through the tiers, we all must continue to take actions to limit the spread of COVID-19: wear face coverings when you leave home, limit mixing with people outside of your household and stay six feet away from each other when you do, wash hands frequently, and stay home when sick.
Case rates, testing positivity and hospitalizations are stable, allowing Alameda County to continue moving at a measured pace to open or expand activities permitted under the Red Tier and some activities that are permitted under the Orange Tier. The following activities may start as soon as Friday, October 23:
- Indoor family entertainment centers may open activities that are naturally socially distanced, like bowling alleys and climbing walls, up to 25% capacity
- Indoor dining up to 25% capacity or less than 100 people, whichever is less
- Indoor worship services up to 25% capacity or less than 100 people, whichever is less
- Indoor movie theaters up to 25% capacity or less than 100 people per screen, whichever is less
- Expansion of indoor retail and malls up to 50% of capacity and permitting limited food courts
- Expansion of indoor gyms and fitness centers up to 25% of capacity, but indoor pools are not permitted to open
- Expansion of outdoor non-contact fitness classes up to 20 people including the instructor
- Expansion of wedding and funeral services up to 25% of venue capacity or 100 people, whichever is less
Businesses must implement and residents must comply with important COVID-19 safety measures. COVID-19 protocols and guidance are available at https://covid-19.acgov.org/recovery.page. For technical assistance, please contact COVIDRecovery@acgov.org.
For the full list of activities that are currently open and not open in Alameda County, visit https://covid-19.acgov.org/sip.page.
Alameda County will also align with the State’s recently released guidance on gatherings. Gatherings of a stable group of no more than three households replaces the County’s Social Bubble and includes a limit of no more than 20 people. Face coverings must be worn except when eating or drinking, gatherings should occur outdoors, and people who do not live in the same home should keep at least 6 feet of distance from each other. While singing or playing instruments is permitted, the singer or musician must be a member of one of the three households.
As more activities are permitted locally, there may be added risk of increased COVID-19 transmission.
Alameda County moves at a more measured pace than the State in order to avoid a sharp rise in cases. Case rates are rising across the country and we continue to monitor the impact of activities that were previously permitted locally. With flu season nearly here, we must be vigilant and not move so quickly as to initiate a surge in cases that could result in hospitalizations and deaths.
READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE
READ THE UPDATED ORDER
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Alameda County Announces Timeline for
Opening Middle and High Schools
Although cases are rising elsewhere in the United States, the sustained stability of local COVID-19 metrics in Alameda County and the surrounding Bay Area counties allows us to move to the next phase of school opening for in-person learning.
Starting the week of November 9, middle and high schools (7-12 grades) that complete a COVID-19 health and safety reopening plan will be permitted to open if ready. The decision and timing of when to open rests with each school and school district, and schools are not required to open. Adults responsible for children should contact their schools directly regarding their plans.
Middle and high schools must post their reopening plans to their school or school district website and submit their plan to the Alameda County Office of Education, which shares this information directly with the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency.
Read more...
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Please check back on the Alameda County Public Health Department's dedicated COVID-10 website for updates and clarifications: acphd.org/2019-ncov.aspx
For general inquiries, please email ncov@acgov.org or call (510) 268-2101.
If you would like to report a "non-essential" business operating during the Shelter-in-Place Order, please email COVID19compliance@acgov.org.
Click here for downloadable flyers and posters, available in multiple languages.
District 5 COVID-19 Resource Guide
Supervisor Carson's office has put together a COVID-19 Resource Guide for District to help centralize the information and resources you need to know about the COVID-19 Pandemic. It will be updated regularly, so be sure to check back often.
https://covid19district5.wordpress.com/
The site is organized into categories so you can get connected to resources specific to you (i.e.: Testing, Financial Help, Food Assistance, Faith Community, Seniors, etc)
Face Coverings Required at All Times
Face coverings must be worn at all times by all members of the public, including outdoors while engaged in physical activities (walking, running, biking, etc.) and within 30 feet of people outside of their household.
Children aged 12 and younger are not required to wear a face covering, and any child two years old or younger should not wear a face covering. The County Order does not apply if a person is only with members of their own household and does not expect to come into contact with a member of the public. A person engaged in walking, hiking, bicycling, running, and other physical activities is not required to wear a face covering during the entire duration of their activity, but that person must carry a face covering that is easy to access so they can wear it once they are within 30 feet of other people.
Click here to read the Order.
Alameda County Launches
Free COVID-19 Testing in Oakland
Alameda County and Alameda Health System have launched a new COVID-19 testing site at the Henry J. Kaiser Center (10 10th Street), in Oakland. You do not need a doctor’s note or insurance and you will not be asked about immigration status.
- Any adult can receive a test on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
- Essential workers will be prioritized for appointments from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Children, two and older, can be tested on Saturdays.
Appointments can be made at ac.fulgentgenetics.com
Read the full announcement HERE.
Alameda County Arts Relief Grant Program
Apply by November 20!
The Alameda County Arts Relief Grant Program assists nonprofit arts and cultural organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This program is managed by the Office of the Alameda County Arts Commission under the leadership of Alameda County Auditor-Controller Melissa Wilk and the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.
The Arts Relief Grant Program will award grants between $5,000 - $25,000 to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. Award amounts will be based on the organization’s budget size and demonstrated need. Grants will be awarded to qualifying organizations providing arts programs and services in the areas of visual art, dance, theater, music, literature, poetry, cultural traditions, and other related forms of arts, culture and creativity. This grant program is intended to provide support for expenses and income loss from business interruption due to COVID-19 between March 1, 2020 through December 30, 2020. This is a granting program and therefore repayment of the funds will not be required.
The Program Guidelines, including all eligibility and application requirements, and a link to the online application can be found at the Arts Commission website www.acgov.org/arts.
Applications will be accepted online beginning Friday, October 30 and ending on Friday, November 20, 5:00 pm.
For all questions or assistance with the application, please contact the Alameda County Arts Commission Director Rachel Osajima via email at rachel.osajima@acgov.org.
Fight the Flu - Get Vaccinated Now!
Health officials from across the Bay Area are asking the public to fight the flu by getting the annual vaccination for influenza right now.
Each winter, people sick with flu crowd hospitals and urgent care clinics, resources that may be strained due to COVID-19. Early and timely flu shots can prevent a disease that hospitalizes 200,000 Americans every year.
It is important to get a new flu vaccine each year. The flu vaccine offers protection for man months, but not forever. Also, the strains of influenza circulating in the community change over time, and the current vaccine offers protection against those strains.
To keep yourself and your family out of the hospital, doctors recommend an annual flu shot for everyone age 6 months or older. The flu shot is a safe, effective way to reduce your chance of missing work or ending up in the hospital due to severe flu. Symptoms of the flu can be similar to early symptoms of COVID-19, meaning that this year, people with flu symptoms may require a COVID-19 test and may need to stay home from work and isolate away from their families
while awaiting results.
Read the Joint Statement of Bay Area Health Officers
For more information about flu, visit https://acphd.org/flu/.
Find more locations near you that offer flu vaccine using the Vaccine Finder.
Great Plates Delivered Extended!
 The Alameda County Social Services Agency is excited about the opportunity to support our community through the Great Plates Delivered program. This food delivery program is designed to provide meals to Alameda County adults* age 65 and older and adults age 60-64 who are at high-risk, as defined by the CDC and who are unable to access meals while staying at home and are ineligible for other nutrition programs.
APPLY HERE
Program Extended: The Great Plates Delivered program has been approved for extension through November 8, 2020. Any extensions of the program beyond that date are handled by the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in consultation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
*Individuals residing in Oakland will be referred to the City of Oakland Great Plates Program.
COVID-19 Food Distribution & Services Map
The Alameda County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Care & Shelter Branch, in close coordination with Alameda County Community Food Bank, 211, and individual cities, have developed a countywide interactive map that includes food distribution sites and other essential services which are currently open under the COVID-19 Shelter-In-Place Order.
The map will be updated regularly and remain active for the duration of the Shelter-In-Place Order.
Click here to view the map.
California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
The State of California has created a dedicated website for COVID-19. Here, you can learn about the Statewide Order to Shelter-at-Home, the latest virus statistics, state resources available for impacted individuals and businesses (including how to apply for Unemployment and State Disability), and how you can best protect yourself and your community. You can also find an extensive social media toolkit to help share vital information with your local networks.
Visit:
https://covid19.ca.gov/
Dedicated COVID-19 Websites for District 5 Cities
District 5 cities have set up their own websites with relevant information, resources, and updates regarding COVID-19. Whether you want to know about what essential services will remain open, if parking rules will be enforced, or how you can help support your neighbors and local businesses in need of assistance, be sure to check back regularly on these websites for the most up-to-date information:
City of Albany
https://bit.ly/2wDbofF
City of Berkeley
https://bit.ly/2xptQsk
City of Emeryville
https://bit.ly/2UdCDpY
City of Oakland
https://bit.ly/2JernUc
City of Piedmont
https://bit.ly/2QYmLWD
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 The next regular Board of Supervisors meeting is on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 beginning at 11:00 AM.
Visit the Board of Supervisors' website to access the agenda: http://acgov.org/board/
While in-person participation is limited to essential personnel, the Board of Supervisors is committed to providing the public with live broadcast and remote opportunities to participate in public comment during the Shelter in Place order.
Click here for public participation guidelines.
Procedures for Board of Supervisors meetings are subject to change. Please check back on the the Board of Supervisors' website for the most up-to-date guidelines.
Día de los Muertos Virtual Festival
For 25 years, the annual Fruitvale Día de los Muertos Festival has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors to the vibrant, culturally-rich Fruitvale neighborhood for a free, outdoor, family-friendly event taking place to commemorate the Mexican traditions around the Día de los Muertos. Festival attendees enjoy world-class live music, family-friendly games, rides and activities, traditional Latin American artisans, and the stunning altares created by community members paying homage to los Muertos.
2020 is a year like no other. While we are devastated that we cannot come together in person, we are excited to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of this incredible cultural event together online.
Explore the DiaOakland.com to learn about the history of this event. Watch a powerful video series, the Real Fruitvale, where we tell the story of Fruitvale as a place of creativity, resilience, and Black & Latinx unity. Shop at our Muertos Mercadito, where you can support small vendors and pick up your favorite Dìa de los Muertos artesania; learn how to bring the traditional arts and crafts of Día into your home through our social media #DIYDia video series; and order your 25th Anniversary yard sign featuring the art of Favianna Rodriguez to bring the festival home, wherever you live.
SSI, IHSS & RCEB Services Trainings
for African American Families
Disability Rights California is hosting a series of trainings for families who identify as Black or African American. The series will cover Supplemental Security Income (SSI), In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), and Regional Center Services. This 3-part series will discuss your rights to receive benefits and services from these agencies while addressing barriers Black families face in accessing services, and will offer strategies to address denials.
Sessions will be held on the upcoming dates:
SESSION 1: SSI
November 9, 2020
2:00 - 3:30 PM
SESSION 2: IHSS
November 16, 2020
2:00 - 3:30 PM
SESSION 3: RCEB
November 23, 2020
2:00 - 3:30 PM
For more information please contact:
Cherese LeBlanc
cheresel@familyresourcenavigators.org or
cleblanc@careparentnetwork.org
(510) 480-2544
REGISTER HERE
2020 Virtual Insurance Diversity Summit
California has the largest insurance market in the nation with insurers collecting $310 billion in annual premiums. California State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is hosting the 2020 Virtual Insurance Diversity Summit to open that market for local small businesses.
November 12 & 13, 2020
The Summit is a one-of-a-kind event that includes: Matchmaking Roundtables, Resource Expo, and engaging webinars led by experts on the topics of race and diversity in the insurance industry, diversity in the boardroom, navigating the insurer procurement pathways, building resilience in business strategies, and much more!
Join us from the comfort of your home, office, or wherever you have internet access.
CLICK HERE to register and access the event agenda and list of speakers.
Community Listening Session:
COVID-19 & Disability
Alameda County’s Developmental Disabilities Council and its partners are hosting a community listening event on COVID-19 & Disability. If you live, work or receive services in Alameda County, join us:
Saturday, November 14, 2020
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Zoom Link:
https://bit.ly/2FTUez3
We invite you to share your concerns, challenges, or any impacts the pandemic has had. We want to hear your experiences and concerns with:
- Accessing services, routine care, and/or behavioral health
- Receiving COVID-19 testing
- Vaccinations or reopening
- Getting accessible information about COVID-19
- Other concerns or impacts of pandemic
Your input at this event will contribute to a report that will be shared with Alameda County Public Health’s COVID-19 Health Equity Team. This will help inform our COVID-19 response.
Captioning, ASL and Spanish Interpretation will be available. For any other accommodations please contact Ben.Chen@acgov.org or (510) 291-1190 by 11/6/20.
African American Alzheimer’s Forum -
Caregiving From The Heart
African Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s than other population groups. The Alzheimer’s Association will host the annual African American Alzheimer’s Forum online with dial in options available.
Saturday November 14, 2020
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Registrants will listen to three dynamic speakers discussing topics that are most relevant to African American caregivers and families impacted by a loved one’s Alzheimer’s or other dementia diagnosis.
Topics:
- Diversity: An Important Frontier for Alzheimer's and All Dementia Research
- Caregiving and Community: Let's Work Together
- Five Things Every Black Family Needs To Know
In partnership with AARP, Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson, Alameda County Area Agency on Aging, Center for Elders’ Independence, Solano Public Health, and Alpha Nu Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
For more information, call (925) 444-0474.
REGISTER HERE
Tempo Line 1T Fares Start November 9
AAPI Community Health & Wellness Resources
Join the California Relay Service for a virtual Asian American Pacific Islander Community Health and Wellness Town Hall:
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
We have a great line-up, along with raffle prizes. Join us in learning about a variety of community resources from the following presenters:
- California Relay Service (CRS)
- California Phones (CTAP)
- Listos California
- Hearing & Speech Center
- UCSFs CARE Registry.
To register, CLICK HERE..
For questions or more information please contact;
Jhaynehl Fortaleza
jhaynehl.fortaleza@hamiltonrelay.com
"Symphony of the Soil" Film Screening
Join StopWaste and Eden Garden for a free screening of the film “Symphony of the Soil” and a short, follow-up discussion on carbon farming in home gardens.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
6:00 – 8:00 PM
The film is created by Deborah Koons Garcia and Lily Films Studio. Symphony of the Soil Beautifully illustrates the complex life that exists in healthy soil ecosystems, the role that carbon plays in soil health, and how institutions, farmers and gardeners impact this soil ecosystem. Following the film, we will discuss findings from local urban farms in Alameda County on the impacts of carbon farming practices on soil health and climate change.
There is a 100-person limit to the webinar, and this will be a first-come, first-served event (at the time of logging into the webinar). The discussion (not the film) will be recorded, posted, and shared with all participants in case you miss the event.
REGISTER HERE
OFH Youth Conferences
Join Oakland Frontline Healers for a series of youth-led Zoom conferences addressing topics related to COVID-19 and our community:
CONFERENCE #1
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Addressing COVID Safety and Awareness:
Building Resilience
CONFERENCE #2
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Navigating COVID-19 With Distance Learning:
Mental Health & Academic Needs
CONFERENCE #3
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Addressing the Negative Impacts of
Community Violence During COVID-19:
Restorative Justice & Violence Prevention
Get involved - CLICK HERE to register!
AC Transit Launches the All-New Mobile App
AC Transit is excited to announce the launch of the beta version of its Mobile App. The Mobile App brings the benefits of the customer service center directly to the rider’s cell phone and augments AC Transit’s reNEW Plan – an all-encompassing coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery plan and commitment to riders.
The beta AC Transit Mobile App features real-time arrival predictions, allows riders to locate bus stops, bookmark favorite bus lines, submit lost and found claims, and more. To better plan and connect to any destination AC Transit serves, riders can quickly download the free Mobile App from the Apple Store for iOS, Google Play Store for Android, or search “AC Transit Official”, using the quotation marks.
The Mobile App is launching in beta mode for the first 90 days of service, which permits our software engineering team to fine-tune the app’s performance, predictive accuracy, and scalability, as riders adjust and explore its features, in real-time. It is important to note, in the current iteration, the Mobile App features innovations and improvements that were the direct result of early testing.
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Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
If you're in Alameda County and you or someone you know needs support, Crisis Support Services of Alameda County is available to help 24/7 at 1-800-309-2131. Youth can also text the word "safe" to 20121 between 4pm-11pm daily. You do not need to be experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings to call.
Veterans Day 2020
Alameda County offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in observance of Veterans Day.
The District 5 Wednesday Weekly will resume on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
We are grateful for the service and sacrifice of Alameda County veterans, and their families.
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