COVID-19 Archives - Page 4 of 11

Parenting During a Pandemic: Oakland Mom, Malinda Bun, of Cambodian Street Food

November 10, 2020 Katharine Davies Samway

Managing distance learning with five children.

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Bay Area officials urge caution as flu season approaches

October 19, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

Hospitals, clinics could be overwhelmed by a COVID-19 surge during flu season.

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Playgrounds now open; indoor dining allowed starting October 26

October 15, 2020 Momo Chang

More businesses and activities, including indoor ones, allowed to re-open during COVID pandemic, but is it a good idea when flu season is starting?

New COVID-19 cases slowing in Oakland; reopening limited activities possible

October 13, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

New cases of COVID-19 in Alameda County seem to be slowing down after spiking multiple times this summer. As of this weekend, Alameda County has 22,149 COVID-19 cases. Oakland has 8,671 coronavirus cases. In Alameda

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Dr. Gerard Jenkins, Chief Medical Officer of Native American Health Center, talks COVID-19, health inequities in Oakland

September 16, 2020 Brandy Collins

“One of the things I’ve tried to emphasize to my friends and others is by getting tested and knowing, you’re doing yourself a favor and helping reduce that risk for others.”

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Alameda County to allow more “vehicle-based gatherings”

September 14, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

Events may include lectures, film screenings, theatrical productions, and more.

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Caring during COVID-19: The Essential Work of Being an Airline Worker

September 9, 2020 Jo Ann Hollis

Airport travel is increasing in Oakland. Hear from an airline worker on what it’s been like being an essential worker.

Which businesses can and can’t reopen in Oakland due to COVID-19?

August 31, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

Coronavirus is “widespread” in Alameda County, limiting business reopenings.

A screen shot of a dozen diverse educators speaking during a Zoom for the Oakland Education Association.

Oakland Unified and Teachers’ Union Come to Agreement on Distance Learning

August 25, 2020 Tony Daquipa

“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.” – OEA President Keith Brown

Outdoor pools, nail salons, barbershops can open Friday

August 24, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

Outdoor activities, services can resume, but cannot require clients to remove face coverings.