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Hospitalizations in Alameda County Mostly Stable But Racial Disparities Among Positive COVID-19 Cases Worse Than May

June 11, 2020 Momo Chang

Latinx people make up 22.4% of Alameda County’s population, yet they represent 47% of the cases in Alameda County now.

Oakland Now Has 849 cases of COVID-19; More OPD Personnel Test Positive

May 21, 2020 Momo Chang

Alameda County now has the highest number of cases in the Bay Area, at 2,560 as of data from May 19, 2020

A diverse group of people wearing masks is standing in front of the 81st Ave library in East Oakland with their hands up and socially distanced.

Oakland Library and World Central Kitchen Pair to Distribute Free Meals in East Oakland; City Council Passes Emergency Sick Leave

May 14, 2020 Momo Chang

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

New Bay Area Shelter-in-Place Order

April 30, 2020 Momo Chang

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.

Alameda County coronavirus cases to top 1,500

April 27, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

Oakland COVID-19 Updates: Oakland cases increasing, artists create masks, and Oakland Police arrest two outreach workers serving unhoused residents.

Bay Area shelter-in-place order extended through May

April 27, 2020 Admin

The Bay Area shelter-in-place order set to expire on May 3 will be extended until the end of the month of May.

Mask Oakland and the 411 on N95 Respirator Masks

April 27, 2020 Kat Ferreira

Oakland grassroots fire response group, Mask Oakland, explains why N95 respirator masks are more difficult to obtain and distribute now due to COVID-19.

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