Why does East Oakland have so many COVID-19 cases?

By Oakland Voices Posted May 22, 2020 6:00 pm

We've reached out to public health professionals and elected officials, and we want to hear from the community: Why does East Oakland have so many cases?

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

By Momo Chang Posted May 21, 2020 9:06 am

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

Unmasked: Finding kindness in strangers underneath the COVID-19 face masks

By Jo Ann Hollis Posted May 20, 2020 8:00 am

With many people wearing masks due to COVID-19, people are smiling with their eyes and some people are being nicer.

For Oakland Muslims, Ramadan, faith greater than Coronavirus

By Rasheed Shabazz Posted May 19, 2020 9:51 pm

Oakland Muslims observe month of Ramadan during COVID-19 pandemic by fasting and praying at home, as local mosques closed.

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

By Rasheed Shabazz Posted May 18, 2020 4:59 pm

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 Forbids Parking and Food Trucks at City Parks and No Parking around Lake Merritt Fridays-Sundays

By Momo Chang Posted May 15, 2020 8:57 am

The City of Oakland has announced new restrictions around city parks. Starting today, Friday, May 15 and through Sunday, May 31, the City is prohibiting vendors (such as food trucks) on the perimeters of city[More]

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

By Momo Chang Posted May 14, 2020 8:53 am

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[More]

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

By Rasheed Shabazz and Momo Chang Posted May 11, 2020 2:11 pm

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

Oakland has over 500 COVID-19 cases

By Rasheed Shabazz Posted May 4, 2020 1:41 pm

Oakland surpassed 500 coronavirus cases; workers rally by car on May Day, officials tell residents to "Give the Lake a Break."

Race and Equity Demands for Black Oakland

By Oakland Voices Posted May 1, 2020 10:00 am

Letter: Alameda County should immediately increase access to testing and treatment in the African American community.