COVID-19 testing

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Vaccine recalled by state not distributed in Alameda County

COVID-19 still widespread in Oakland, Alameda County.

Latest in COVID-19 testing
Reopening plans delayed due to ‘unprecedented’ COVID-19 surge in California

The surge in COVID-19 cases could lead to increase hospitalizations and overwhelm the health system.

Oakland, Alameda County to reopen amid racial disparities

Latinos nearly half of COVID-19 cases in Alameda County.

Alameda County eases stay at home restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to rise

Alameda County health officials eased restrictions on businesses as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Santa Rita inmates fear exposure to coronavirus.

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Oakland tenants strike, COVID-19 testing site opens in Deep East Oakland

Some Oakland renters are on strike. Roots opens COVID-19 testing site in East Oakland.

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.