Interview: Public Health Professor Jason Corburn about COVID-19 in Oakland
How racism contributes to some communities experiencing COVID-19 more than others.
COVID-19
How COVID-19 is impacting Oakland residents.
Air Quality Bad – stay indoors if possible; protect your neighbors from smoke inhalation by donating to Mask Oakland
Mask Oakland is donating N95 masks to homeless populations and organizations that work with unhoused populations. Our curbside neighbors are most at risk for smoke inhalation.
Caring during COVID-19: The Essential Work of Being an Airline Worker
Airport travel is increasing in Oakland. Hear from an airline worker on what it's been like being an essential worker.
Free Meals for all Oakland Students; Mayor’s Town Hall on Distance Learning Today
Starting today, the meals will again be open to all Oakland students, including those attending charters and schools outside of Oakland.
Local Artists Beautify Community Fridges as COVID-19 Continues
Since the start of the pandemic, the Bay Area has banded together in a multitude of ways to support the most critical needs of our community. Cheetah, the first restaurant supply app, is launching a[Read more]
Which businesses can and can’t reopen in Oakland due to COVID-19?
Coronavirus is "widespread" in Alameda County, limiting business reopenings.
Caring during COVID-19: The Essential Work of Being A Caregiver
Ed, sole caregiver for his wife, both contract COVID-19 despite precautions.
Confessions of a Maskhole
I learned there’s now a term to describe people like me who are undisciplined mask wearers — maskholes. You know the type: we slop them on like an old sock.
Oakland Unified and Teachers’ Union Come to Agreement on Distance Learning
"We will continue to work to improve crisis distance learning and organize to get the funding and resources for a safe school reopening. We have an opportunity to make schools better than they were pre-COVID.”[Read more]
Outdoor pools, nail salons, barbershops can open Friday
Outdoor activities, services can resume, but cannot require clients to remove face coverings.
