Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan’s Weekly Updates on COVID-19
Alameda County, California sent this bulletin at 09/28/2021 12:49 PM PDT
 
Oakland Office
| 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). 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,  Wilma Chan  Weekly Vaccine UpdateVaccination continues to be our best tool to prevent infection and severe illness, hospitalization, and death due to COVID-19. While case rates in Alameda County are going down, community transmission remains high and case rates are three times higher among unvaccinated individuals compared to vaccinated individuals. COVID-19 vaccines are free and available at local pharmacies, through health care providers, and at Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) pop-up clinics. Please visit ACPHD’s COVID-19 Vaccine Resources page for a calendar of vaccine locations by date, a list of health partners offering COVID-19 vaccines, and an interactive map to find pharmacies offering COVID-19 vaccines near you. Affordable Housing Units Available in San LeandroEden Housing is accepting applications for 30 new affordable rental studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units at Loro Landing in San Leandro. Learn more about this property and apply on the Alameda County Housing Portal here: https://housing.acgov.org/listings Applications will be available for both digital online and download by PDF for paper submission in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Traditional Chinese. Alameda County Climate Action Plan SurveyAlameda County is developing a Government Services & Operations Climate Action Plan and needs your input on how to build resilience into community services. Take the Alameda County Climate Action Plan Survey by this Thursday, Sept. 30 to share your perspective – and enter to win a $100 gift card! The survey is also available in Spanish and Chinese. If you have questions about the survey or wish to give input by email or phone, please visit: City of Alameda Community Service Awards NominationsThe City of Alameda is accepting nominations for the 2021 Community Service Awards! The City is seeking nominations for individuals and businesses that have made tremendous contributions to the Alameda community, particularly in advancing racial justice or responding to the COVID-19 crisis. Nominations are due at 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 30, 2021. For more information on awards categories or to nominate someone, please visit the City of Alameda Community Service Awards webpage. Upcoming Community Events
Testing for COVID-19 in Alameda CountyIn partnership with community partners, ACPHD is operating free COVID-19 testing locations throughout the county. Testing is free and available to anyone with or without symptoms at all community testing sites in Alameda County. You will not be asked about immigration status and do not need insurance at any of these locations. For more information and guidance on COVID-19 testing, visit ACPHD's Testing for COVID-19 page. Community ResourcesFood Access Resources in Alameda County (PDF - updated 08.03.2021) Housing and Homelessness Resources in Alameda County (PDF) Resources for Immigrant Communities (PDF) Alameda County Board and Commission Applications (webpage) Alameda County COVID-19 Food Distribution, Testing, and Services Map: An interactive map to find resources available near you. Pandemic Public Benefits Available to Alameda County Residents: Resource guide from the Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) on public benefits available to eligible county residents. CA Notify: Receive COVID-19 exposure alerts directly to your smartphone. CA Notify website. Trybe: Offers food, basic supplies, and COVID-19 testing. Visit their COVID-19 resources page for more information. Public Comment Procedures for Board of Supervisors Meetings: Information on how to participate in public comment is available on the LIVE! Broadcasts page on the Board of Supervisors' website. 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. |
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