The People's Health Briefing
Your Trusted Voice for COVID-19 Updates in Oakland!
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Links referenced in the briefing:
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California vaccinated vs. unvaccinated data
https://covid19.ca.gov/state-dashboard/#postvax-status
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A National Strategy for COVID-19: Testing, Surveillance, and Mitigation Strategies (JAMA)
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“Covid-19: An Urgent Call For Global ‘Vaccines-Plus’ Action” (BMJ)
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2 minute video: What you Need to Know about COVID Testing: PCR & Antigen Best Practices
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PXF9G4Lqf8&t=5s
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Child COVID data:
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CDC Press release new isolation/quarantine guidelines:
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html
Interested in Receiving your COVID Test at Roots Community Health Center?
Visit our Oakland Vaccine Clinic every Monday from 9:30am - 2:30pm, and every Thursday from 9:30am - 12:30pm
Interested in Receiving your Vaccine or Booster at Roots?
Visit our Oakland Vaccine Clinic every Thursday and Friday from 1-4pm
The Eastside Cultural Center venue and office is closed until the lifting of Shelter in Place
Community resources during the COVID-19 crisis
Vaccination Appointments
Alameda County Vaccine Eligibility Criteria
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzjweJsasiulHdasMRorx2h52o1lfl_K/view
Fremont High School (Oakland) Community Point of
Distribution (POD)
Alameda County
Thursday – Saturday, 9am – 7pm, For more details, visit:
Clinica De La Raza
CVS and Rite Aid
for more info visit
https://www.riteaid.com/pharmacy/covid-qualifier
https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine
Unemployment Assistance
https://oui.doleta.gov/unemploy/disaster.asp
This includes Self-Employed workers.
State of CA
https://edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Filing_a_Claim.htm
Denise Pate
Cultural Funding Coordinator Cultural Affairs Division
Economic & Workforce Development City of Oakland
desk: 510-238-7561
1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, 9th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612
https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/arts-and-culture-in-oakland
COVID -19 | Bay Area Arts & Culture Resource Guide
Artist Resources
https://www.cciarts.org/EastBayOaklandRelief.htm
http://theregistrybayarea.com/covid-19-bay-area-arts-culture-resource-guide/
Virtual Open Mic
https://www.facebook.com/events/211032176973779/?ti=icl
Performing Artists Relief Fund
Grant funding for Bay Area visual arts organizations serving BIPOC and other underserved audiences
Resources for those who live and work in Oakland
https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/oaklands-moratorium-on-residential-and-commercial-evictions
https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/coronavirus-2019-covid-19-business-and-worker-resources
Individuals who work in Oakland have rights to paid sick leave.
California’s State Resources for Employers and Workers includes waiving the 1 week waiting period for unemployment and disability insurance.
Keep Oakland Housed provides emergency financial assistance and services to residents at risk of losing their housing.
Newly launched portal for all affordable housing in Alameda County
We can support Oakland’s small businesses by ordering take-out, purchasing gift cards now, and shopping online.
Bay Area COVID-19 Relief Application for Migrant Youth Community
California Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI)
https://www.cceb.org/california-disaster-relief-assistance-for-immigrants-drai/
Employment Opportunities
Our Oakland schools are closed during this time and providing free ‘grab n go’ meals to the many students who rely on them at specific sites. Alameda County Community Food Bank also provides free food assistance to families and individuals through its County-wide network of food pantries and soup kitchens.