COVID-19 Updates
Bay Area Health Officers Issue Criteria for
Lifting Indoor Masking Requirements
As decisions to vaccinate and wear face coverings indoors drive down COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations, health officers for the nine Bay Area jurisdictions that require face coverings in most indoor public spaces have reached consensus on criteria to lift those health orders under certain conditions.
These health officers continue to work together across the Bay Area to protect public health with a consistent regional approach, and to plan for the next phase of response to COVID-19 as this wave of the pandemic ebbs.
The counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sonoma, and the City of Berkeley will lift the indoor masking requirement in public spaces not subject to state and federal masking rules when all the following occur:
- The jurisdiction reaches the moderate (yellow) COVID-19 transmission tier, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and remains there for at least three weeks; AND
- COVID-19 hospitalizations in the jurisdiction are low and stable, in the judgment of the health officer; AND
- 80% of the jurisdiction’s total population is fully vaccinated with two doses of Pfizer or Moderna or one dose of Johnson & Johnson (booster doses not considered) OR
- Eight weeks have passed since a COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for emergency use by federal and state authorities for 5- to 11-year-olds.
Read the full press release.
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/
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/
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.
For information about the Pfizer booster vaccine, click here.
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
Fight the Flu - Get Vaccinated Now!
The Alameda County community can fight the flu by getting the annual vaccination now.
It takes about two weeks for the flu vaccine to become effective after you get the shot, so getting vaccinated early offers the best protection.
The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months and older, and it is especially important for pregnant women, children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and those with chronic medical conditions. People in the same household with someone at high risk can help protect that person from severe flu by getting a flu shot.
If a patient is eligible, both influenza and COVID-19 vaccines can be administered at the same visit, without regard to timing as recommended by CDC.
Find a flu vaccination site near you.
Redistricting Alameda County
Alameda County is currently underway redistricting the five Board of Supervisor districts, and we are seeking your input. Learn more about the process and how you can participate, as well as download educational materials in several languages:
redistricting2021.acgov.org
District 5 Boards & Commissions
Vacancy Announcement
UPDATED LIST AS OF OCTOBER 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/ |
 The next regular Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 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.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Do you have expired or unused medication at home? Safe disposal of over the counter and prescription medication is vital to prevent the misuse of these substances, and to end the harmful environmental impacts of disposing of them in landfills or through our water system.
Safely dispose of your medications on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day:
Saturday, October 23, 2021
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
This is an opportunity for the community to properly and safely dispose of any narcotics, prescription medications, vaping devises and cartridges and over the counter medications.
The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Learn more about Take Back Day at takebackday.dea.gov
October is Black Panther Party History Month, and this year marks the 55th anniversary of the Party. There are many events taking place throughout Oakland this week, a few of which are highlighted below.
For the full list of activities and to learn more about the history of the Black Panther Party and its future, visit:
www.bpp55thyearcelebration.com
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55th Anniversary Celebration
Join Black Panther Party alumni and community members for the main celebration commemorating the Party's 55th Anniversary.
Saturday, October 23, 2021
11:00 AM
Bobby Hutton Park/DeFremery Park
1651 Adeline Street
Oakland, CA 94607
There will be a healing circle at 11:00 am, followed by the opening celebration at noon. There will be speakers, food, and music. There will also be a photo exhibit across the street at the West Oakland Library
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Dr. Huey P. Newton Memorial Sculpture Unveiling
The greater community is invited to share in an historic day and celebration for the unveiling of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Memorial Sculpture. This will be the first permanent art installation honoring the Black Panther Party in the City of Oakland.
Sunday, October 24, 2021
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Huey P. Newton Way & Mandela Parkway
Oakland, CA 94607
The Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation collaborated with world renowned and local sculptor Dana King on the creation of the sculpture, which will be placed in the median at the intersection of Dr. Huey P. Newton Way (formerly 9th street) and Mandela Pkwy, the same street where Huey took his last breath over 32 years ago.
The celebration will showcase local artists, elected officials, Party members, businesses, and community members, featuring Black-owned enterprises.
Featured performers:
- Fantastic Negrito
- Prescott Circus Theatre - Afro Stilt Walking
- Nina Sol
- DJ Mario X Prins
- Gina Belafonte, Emcee
For more information, CLICK HERE.
Restraining Orders and Virtual Court 101
The Alameda County Law Library invites you to a FREE virtual event:
Restraining Orders & Virtual Court 101
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
12:00 - 1:00 PM
This panel presentation will feature attorneys from the Family Violence Law Center, which provides free legal services in any language to domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in Alameda County. The panel will provide a brief introduction to restraining orders with a specific focus on current virtual practices and court procedures.
Advance registration required: email your name to lawlib@acgov.org by noon the day before the program to receive a link. Please include the name of the program in the email's subject line.
Download the event flyer.
City of Berkeley Housing Element Workshop
Join an online public workshop to share your input and insights around Berkeley’s housing challenges and help identify ways to encourage construction of the housing that Berkeley needs.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
6:00 PM
ZOOM LINK
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81914352145
Meeting ID: 819 1435 2145
Call in: (669) 900-6833
These efforts are part of the City’s Housing Element Update, a state-mandated plan that requires all cities to create a framework that allows property owners, market rate and affordable housing developers, institutions, and others to build a specified amount of housing.
Learn more HERE.
Please continue to wear a mask whenever you are indoors, regardless of your vaccination status! |
