Why does East Oakland have so many COVID-19 cases?

We’ve reached out to public health professionals and elected officials, and we want to hear from the community: Why does East Oakland have so many cases?

Two thirds of Oakland’s COVID-19 cases are in East Oakland. (Graphic: Rasheed Shabazz for Oakland Voices/ Source: Alameda County Public Health Department)

Last month, Oakland Voices published a map of COVID-19 cases in Oakland which showed most coronavirus cases in the Town were in East Oakland.

We’ve reached out to public health professionals and elected officials, and we want to hear from the community:

Why does East Oakland have so many cases?

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