COVID-19 in Alameda County
Week of September 29, 2023
- COVID-19 wastewater levels and hospitalizations in Alameda County are decreasing from a late August peak, although new increases are possible. Our CDC COVID-19 Hospital Admission Level remains Low.
- COVID-19 poses the greatest risk for severe disease to those over 65 years of age and persons with certain health issues, including pregnancy. But, anyone who gets COVID-19 can develop long COVID.
- We encourage everyone to stay up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccines, stay home and test for COVID-19 when sick, and seek treatment if testing positive. Information on antigen and PCR testing can be found here.
- Alameda County has no masking requirements for the general public at this time and continues to align with state COVID-19 masking guidance. For added protection, consider masking in indoor public settings especially if you are at higher risk for severe disease (over 65 years of age and/or persons with certain health conditions)
- On September 12th, the CDC recommended that EVERYONE ages 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine at least 2 months after their last dose.
- Most persons 5+ who have never been vaccinated only need one dose of COVID-19 vaccine to be considered up-to-date. Immunocompromised persons who have never been vaccinated still need more than one dose.
- Children 6 months to 4 years of age are still recommended to get either 2 or 3 doses of COVID-19 vaccine depending on the brand.
- The new vaccine targets the XBB.1.5 variant, and the variants on the rise in the U.S. are descendants of XBB.
- Pfizer and Moderna are currently authorized. The updated vaccine from Novavax has not been authorized yet.
- If you have insurance, including Medi-Cal, please contact your healthcare provider about the new COVID-19 vaccine. ACPHD will be able to offer COVID-19 AND flu vaccines to adults without insurance and adults whose insurance does not provide cost-free coverage. More information will be available soon on our vaccine webpage.
Announcements
September 19, 2023
Health Officer Order No. 23-03 Order of the Health Officer of the County Alameda Mandatory Masking of Staff in Health Care Facilities; Suspension and Recission of Prior Health Officer Masking Orders (HOO 23-03, effective 12:01 a.m. November 1, 2023)
- This order also suspends November 20, 2020 Order No. 20-16b (requiring Health Care Workers in specified facilities to receive annual flu vaccinations or wear masks), effective September 20, 2023 at 12:01 a.m. in Alameda County. The Order remains in effect in the City of Berkeley at this time.
March, 27, 2023
Health Officer Order No. 23-02 Order of Health Officer of the County of Alameda Mandatory Masking of Staff in Skilled Nursing Facilities (HOO 23-02, effective 12:01 a.m. on April 3, 2023)
February 28, 2023
Order Rescinding March 5, 2020 Declaration of Local Health Emergency and Rescinding Health Officer Orders 20-02, 20-05g, 20-06t, and 20-18 (HOO 23-01, effective 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2023): English, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese
- Alameda County Statement: English, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese
October, 17, 2022 Governor Newsom to End CA's COVID-19 State of Emergency on Feb. 28, 2023
June 24, 2022 Alameda County Re-Aligns with State Face Masking Guidance.
April 11, 2022 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Listening Session:
As of February 28, 2023, Local Isolation and Quarantine Guidance are aligned with the State’s Guidance.
County-Wide Eviction Moratorium is currently in effect and ensures that all tenants, homeowners and those living in mobile home parks countywide can shelter-in-place during this crisis.
- Alameda County FAQ Emergency Eviction Protections | Preguntas Frecuentes sobre Protecciones de Desalojos de Emergencia del Condado de Alameda
If a city has an eviction moratorium ordinance, the city ordinance can prevail to the extent the ordinance is more protective of residents.
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Please call 510-208-4829 to schedule your vaccination and find out if a homebound vaccination is right for you. We also offer in-car vaccinations at our county-run sites for those can leave home but have limited mobility.
- Did you just test positive for COVID? Free, FDA-authorized treatment is available and can help reduce your symptoms and keep you out of the hospital.
Opportunities to Help
If you would like to volunteer at an Alameda County-supported Vaccination Clinic and/or support other Health Care Facility staffing needs, please complete the appropriate online forms and registration.
Non-medical volunteers: Please register with the California Health Corps here. You will be asked to submit to a brief background check.
Medical volunteers: Please complete both of the following registration forms.
- Register with the California Health Corps and be sure to sign up for the “Alameda County Unit.”
- Sign up with Alameda Count through this electronic form. You will be asked to submit to a brief background check.
At this time, we are fortunate to have a large number of volunteer offers which may cause delays in our vetting system and background check process. We will process these as quickly as possible in anticipation of needing additional volunteers in the coming months as our vaccine allocation from the state increases. There is no pay for volunteering at vaccination sites. Thank you for your patience as this process ramps up.
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