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The People's Health Briefing

Your Trusted Voice for COVID-19 Updates in Oakland!

 

FOLLOW ROOTS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER ON SOCIAL MEDIA @rootsempowers

 

Links referenced in the briefing:

  • California vaccinated vs. unvaccinated data

https://covid19.ca.gov/state-dashboard/#postvax-status

 

  • A National Strategy for COVID-19: Testing, Surveillance, and Mitigation Strategies (JAMA)

https://www.bmj.com/content/376/bmj.o1?fbclid=IwAR3KMXDOiFLkix51N7n5tDEVIzGuerfOoFHjsQ034UcdxXXlPZ0WEZPSq6M

 

  • “Covid-19: An Urgent Call For Global ‘Vaccines-Plus’ Action” (BMJ)

https://www.bmj.com/content/376/bmj.o1?fbclid=IwAR3KMXDOiFLkix51N7n5tDEVIzGuerfOoFHjsQ034UcdxXXlPZ0WEZPSq6M

 

  • 2 minute video: What you Need to Know about COVID Testing: PCR & Antigen Best Practices

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PXF9G4Lqf8&t=5s

  • Child COVID data:

https://www.aap.org/en/pages/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-infections/children-and-covid-19-state-level-data-report/

  • 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

 

https://rootsclinic.org/covid-vaccine/ 

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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:

COVID-19.acgov.org/vaccines

Clinica De La Raza

https://www.laclinica.org

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

 

dpate@oaklandca.gov

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/

https://creative-capital.org/2020/03/13/list-of-arts-resources-during-the-covid-19-outbreak/?fbclid=IwAR3n_B_U-oS1DwA_qBhVjyjyaJ2i1xS_a6uJ6phmBsD32rsIcXLHGoSN8yw

 

https://www.musictech.net/news/gear/moog-minimoog-model-d-ios-giveaway/?fbclid=IwAR22yyV8HzaJMALkS1iCX8zCQ6LvMenez_X7u7VFkIpbUfPm-BHhVlN6szM

 

https://medium.com/@suzanneyada/how-musicians-and-other-creatives-too-can-transition-their-business-online-asap-d580189bacf8

 

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 

https://housing.acgov.org/ 

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

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGPsJ4xetlOuMkEbfUCyv3i0e4N6ni9f4guEmsEgUWCSzm9Q/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1WT8L9P7SatZCzC00BVNxhQ_ePKl17iyUTFe2RuIWWesCnX4nxwxpsDW0&fbzx=4232637228259484361

 

California Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI)

 

https://www.cceb.org/california-disaster-relief-assistance-for-immigrants-drai/

Employment Opportunities

https://mailchi.mp/blackalliance/21savageisfree-but-whats-next-for-our-community-2666684?e=466b8dbcf0

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. 

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