COVID-19 Updates
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
From the California Department of Public Health:
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster vaccine is recommended six months or later following the primary vaccination series for certain individuals, outlined below.
WHO: People previously vaccinated with Pfizer BioNTech who SHOULD receive a booster include:
- Age 65 years and older;
- Long term care residents; and
- Age 50 through 64 years with underlying medical conditions or at increased risk of social inequities (including communities of color and others at risk of inequities).
People who MAY CONSIDER receiving a booster based on their individual benefits and risks include:
- Age 18 through 49 years with underlying medical conditions; and
- Age 18 through 64 who are at increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 due to their occupation or institutional setting. The CDC currently defines occupations at increased risk for COVID-19 as:
- First responders (healthcare workers, firefighters, police, congregate care staff)
- Education staff (teachers, support staff, daycare workers)
- Food and agriculture workers
- Manufacturing workers
- Corrections workers
- U.S. Postal Service workers
- Public transit workers
- Grocery store workers
WHAT: COVID-19 Booster doses are meant to boost immunity that may have waned overtime and are the same dose of vaccine that were given as part of the primary series. Those that should receive a booster dose are at highest risk of hospitalization or death and need to be prioritized for booster doses.
WHEN: Booster doses can be received at least six months after completion of the initial vaccine series. California is ready to administer boosters to those that are recommended for boosters immediately.
WHERE: Boosters are available through all current channels, including healthcare providers, clinics and neighborhood pharmacies.
Read more here.
Please check back on the Alameda County Public Health Department's dedicated COVID-19 website for updates and clarifications: https://covid-19.acgov.org/
Please check back on the Alameda County Public Health Department's dedicated COVID-19 website for updates and clarifications: https://covid-19.acgov.org/
How to Celebrate Halloween and
Día de los Muertos Safely
Alameda County would like to remind residents that many commonly celebrated Halloween and Día de los Muertos activities carry risk for spreading COVID-19. Limiting yourself to small gatherings and implementing extra safety measures— especially when everyone is not vaccinated—can help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Together, we all need to do as much as we can to protect ourselves and those around us, including young children who are not yet eligible for vaccination.
As you plan and participate in Halloween and Día de los Muertos activities this year, it is highly recommended that everyone takes the following measures to protect against COVID-19:
- Get fully vaccinated
- Stay home if you have, or think you may have, COVID-19
- Wear a face mask
- Gather outdoors
- Take safety precautions when trick-or-treating
- Keep gatherings small
Read the press release HERE.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Vaccine Eligibility
Alameda County is currently vaccinating:
- All Alameda County residents, ages 12+
- The Pfizer vaccine is approved for 12+
- Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are only approved for 18+
Please call 510-208-4829 to schedule your vaccination and find out if a homebound vaccination is right for you. We also offer in-car vaccinations at our county-run sites for those can leave home but have limited mobility.
Find a Vaccine Site Near You
Alameda County residents can find a vaccine site using the interactive map on our dedicated vaccine website:
covid-19.acgov.org/vaccines
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/
Urban Habitat’s Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute
Urban Habitat’s Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI) trains and supports leaders from low-income communities of color to influence housing, transportation, and land use policies as decision makers.
BCLI helps participants understand complex and intersecting policy arenas, navigate the culture and language of commissions, and build effective relationships. You will:
- Deepen your ability to advance equitable transportation, housing, and land use policies by understanding how it intersects with race and class. You will gain insight on ways to prioritize the needs of historically disenfranchised communities.
- Learn commissioner skills such as power mapping, Robert’s Rules of Order, and how to apply an inside/outside strategy.
- Participate in a facilitated learning community of field experts, trainers, advocate commissioners, grassroots organizers, and elected officials who will share best practices, lessons learned, and key concepts.
- Join a network of social justice advocates influencing policy decisions on local and regional commissions.
To learn more and apply, CLICK HERE. Applications are due on Sunday, October 17, 11:59 PM.
Earn While You Learn!
Are you 18-26 years old? With or without your high school diploma, come earn while you learn with Civicorps!
- Earn Your High School Diploma While Working
- Earn an AmeriCorps Scholarship
- Get Tool Certifications
- Work for East Bay Employers: EBRPD, CalTrans, City of Oakland, EBMUD and more!
Interested? Call 510-992-7800 or visit cvcorps.org. |
 The next regular Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 12, 2021 beginning at 11:00 AM.
Visit the Board of Supervisors' website to access the agenda: http://acgov.org/board/
While in-person participation is currently 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 .
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.
AAFOP "You Are Not Alone" Workshop
 If a member of your family is struggling with mental illness or substance abuse, join the Mental Health Association of Alameda County and the African American Family Support Group for a free online workshop:
You Are Not Alone
Saturday, October 9, 2021
9:30 AM - 1:45 PM
This free online workshop features guest speakers Dr. Lester Love and Daniel Ku, Program Specialist with Alameda County’s Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) program.
REGISTER HERE
Electric Vehicles in West Oakland
Join the West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project (WOEIP) and OakDOT to share your opinion on the City's Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Action Plan and charging stations in your community.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
6:00 – 7:30 PM
In this second workshop designed specifically for West Oaklanders, the City of Oakland will provide an overview of the Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Action Plan and share a set of action items based on the feedback provided by community members in our first workshop.
This workshop is for new and returning participants alike. Featuring plenty of Q&A, this is a great opportunity to share your questions, concerns, opinions—and help shape the future of electric vehicles in West Oakland.
REGISTER HERE
2021 East Bay Innovation Awards
The 9th Annual East Bay Innovation Awards will be broadcast live! Join East Bay EDA for a fun-filled evening where the 2021 awardees will be revealed.
Thursday, October 14, 2021
3:30 – 5:00 PM
The East Bay is a world-class leader when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship. Often referred to as the “Academy Awards of the East Bay,” the East Bay Innovation Awards is the premiere program of its kind that celebrates and honors the extraordinary companies and organizations that contribute to the East Bay’s legacy of innovation and unique assets. The annual awards ceremony showcases outstanding organizations that embrace innovation in their manufacturing, products, services, design, and information.
The virtual awards ceremony will be hosted by Scott McGrew of NBC Bay Area. Stay tuned for special guests to be announced!
GET TICKETS
Serenity House Community Vaccination
and Testing Event
Attend a special Community Vaccination & Testing Event:
Friday, October 15, 2021
10:AM - 3:00 PM
Serenity House
2363 A San Pablo Avenue
Oakland, CA 94612
- All vaccines available (Pfizer, Moderna, J&J)
- No ID? No problem!
- No appointment required
- Open to everyone ages 12+
- Hot meals and special gifts available
Community Comeback: Picnic at Lake Temescal
North Hills Community Association (NHCA) is proud to host a community picnic celebrating community and holding tribute on the 30th anniversary of the Oakland/Berkeley Firestorm.
Sunday October 17, 2021
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Lake Temescal - North Entrance
6500 Broadway, at Hwy 24
Oakland, CA 94618
This community day at the lake will include:
- Live music
- Food trucks
- Interactive activities for children
- Information from community groups about how to prepare for and stay safe during community emergencies.
- A tribute to those who perished in the ‘91 firestorm
Invite your friends and neighbors! Bring your favorite picnic games!
Enjoy celebrating community spirit at this all ages, dog-friendly, community-oriented day at the lake where friends and neighbors can gather outdoors in a “comeback” both from the quarantine, from pandemic worry and from firestorm fears.
For more information, CLICK HERE.
District 5 Boards & Commissions
Vacancy Announcement
UPDATED LIST AS OF SEPTEMBER 2021
Supervisor Carson needs District 5 Representatives in the following boards & commissions:
- Alameda County Fair Association Board of Directors (1)
- Public Health Commission (1)
- Parks, Recreation & Historical Commission (1)
- Consumer Affairs Commission (1)
- Veterans Affairs Commission (1)
This is an opportunity to serve your community and represent District 5! Please note the eligibility requirements and commitments associated with each position.
For more information and to apply, visit the Boards and Commissions site: https://acgov.org/bc/
 Please continue to wear a mask whenever you are indoors, regardless of your vaccination status! |
