Oakland Now Has 849 cases of COVID-19; More OPD Personnel Test Positive
Alameda County now has the highest number of cases in the Bay Area, at 2,560 as of data from May 19, 2020
Health and Wellness
Oakland Voices’ health coverage examines health challenges and solutions in Oakland in order to be a catalyst to eliminate health inequities, change narratives, and transform the Town.
Oakland Forbids Parking and Food Trucks at City Parks and No Parking around Lake Merritt Fridays-Sundays
The City of Oakland has announced new restrictions around city parks. Starting today, Friday, May 15 and through Sunday, May 31, the City is prohibiting vendors (such as food trucks) on the perimeters of city[More]
Oakland Library and World Central Kitchen Pair to Distribute Free Meals in East Oakland; City Council Passes Emergency Sick Leave
Additional Food Distribution in East Oakland: Salvation Army and 81st Avenue Branch of the OPL Food insecurity is still very prevalent. There are several more places offering food distribution. Salvation Army and Acts Full Gospel[More]
Tuesday Morning at Arsola’s Food Pantry in Oakland During COVID-19
Long before hundreds of vehicles roll up on Tuesday morning, a half dozen volunteers are on the job. Along a makeshift assembly line, extended to allow for social distancing, a half dozen volunteers wearing masks[More]
Oakland Teacher Jeadi Vilchis Produces Face Shields for Essential Workers with 3D Printer
Oakland High School graduate creates laser cut face shields for Kaiser nurses.
New Bay Area Shelter-in-Place Order
One of the major shelter-in-place changes is expanding essential businesses to include more types of businesses, as well as opening of some outdoor businesses.
10 tips for people with asthma during COVID-19
With the high prevalance of ashtma in Oakland, here are some tips for residents living with asthma during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mask Oakland and the 411 on N95 Respirator Masks
Oakland grassroots fire response group, Mask Oakland, explains why N95 respirator masks are more difficult to obtain and distribute now due to COVID-19.
Need a COVID-19 Mask? Oakland Activists and Artists Can Help
Oakland artists and activists are creating masks to keep communities safer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Map shows East Oakland hit hardest by COVID-19
COVID-19 appears to be concentrated in some of the Oakland's lower-income communities of color. Many people lack access to testing.
