COVID-19 Vaccine recalled by state not distributed in Alameda County January 19, 2021 Rasheed Shabazz COVID-19 still widespread in Oakland, Alameda County.
COVID-19 Reopening plans delayed due to ‘unprecedented’ COVID-19 surge in California November 16, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz The surge in COVID-19 cases could lead to increase hospitalizations and overwhelm the health system.
COVID-19 Oakland, Alameda County to reopen amid racial disparities June 15, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz Latinos nearly half of COVID-19 cases in Alameda County.
COVID-19 Alameda County eases stay at home restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to rise May 18, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz Alameda County health officials eased restrictions on businesses as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Santa Rita inmates fear exposure to coronavirus.
COVID-19 Oakland tenants strike, COVID-19 testing site opens in Deep East Oakland May 11, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz Some Oakland renters are on strike. Roots opens COVID-19 testing site in East Oakland.
COVID-19 Map shows East Oakland hit hardest by COVID-19 April 23, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz COVID-19 appears to be concentrated in some of the Oakland’s lower-income communities of color. Many people lack access to testing.