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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.
State, Alameda County Ease Indoor Masking Requirements Starting Feb. 16
The state and Alameda County are easing up on indoor mask rules. Starting on February 16, 2022, 10 Bay Area counties including Alameda County, plus the City of Berkeley, will allow those who are vaccinated[Read more]
Two Black Outdoor Enthusiasts Share Experiences of ‘Making Space’ During a Pandemic
Two African American women talk about what being outdoors meant for their well-being during the pandemic.
Is It Time to Change the Definition of ‘Fully Vaccinated’?
This article is republished from Kaiser Health News. As more indoor venues require proof of vaccination for entrance and with winter—as well as omicron, a new covid variant—looming, scientists and public health officials are debating[Read more]
Oakland’s Daily Free Vaccine and COVID Test Clinic in Downtown
The City of Oakland announced a 7 days a week free COVID vaccine and test clinic at Frank Ogawa Plaza, near City Hall. It is open 9am-5pm daily until November 30, 2021. It is a[Read more]
OUSD Adopts COVID Vaccine Mandate, with Details to Come
OUSD's School will require students over 12 years old to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer vaccines for 5-11 year-olds may be coming soon
Pfizer/BioNTech, the maker of one of the COVID-19 vaccines, announced that their trial on children ages 5-11 is safe and that the vaccine generated antibodies to the virus. They are expected to submit to the[Read more]
COVID Vaccine Myths, Questions, and Facts
We gathered the latest info on vaccines.
Free Air Purifiers for Bay Area’s Vulnerable Residents
As California's wildfires continue to rage, free air purifier program for low-income folks with asthma will be available
Questions About the Delta Variant? Dr. Jenkins of Native American Health Center Answers Them
A year ago, we spoke with Dr. Gerard Jenkins, Chief Medical Director of the Native American Health Center in Oakland and San Francisco as part of our public discussion forum, Oakland Voices Tonight. Last week,[Read more]
