November 2023
November 30, 2023
With Respiratory Viruses Circulating, All Bay Area Health Officers Recommend Actions to Stay Healthy for the Holidays
February 28, 2023
Statement on End of the Local Public Health Emergency
December 15, 2022
With Respiratory Viruses Circulating, 12 Bay Area Health Officials Recommend Actions To Stay Healthy for the Holidays
English | Spanish
December 9, 2022
Alameda County Moves to Medium CDC COVID-19 Community Level
June 24, 2022
Alameda County Lifts Local Masking Order and Re-Aligns with State Guidance as Case Rates Improve: English | Arabic | Spanish | Chinese (Traditional) | Vietnamese
June 23, 2022
Bay Area Health Officials Urge Awareness About Monkeypox as Summer Travel and Gatherings Begin
June 22, 2022
Age-Friendly Council Releases Report on Older Adults’ Access to Digital Resources
June 14, 2022
Washington Hospital Healthcare System to Become Alameda County’s Next Trauma Center
June 9, 2022
First Confirmed Orthopox Virus Infection, Suspected Monkeypox
June 2, 2022
Alameda County to Require Masking in Most Indoor Public Settings: English | Spanish | Chinese (Traditional)| Arabic | Dari | Farsi | Khmer | Korean | Pashto | Tagalog | Vietnamese
May 20, 2022
Bay Area Health Officials Share Guidance to Navigate the U.S.’ Infant Formula Shortage
May 17, 2022
$2.2M Awarded to the Final Community-Led Coalition of Organizations for COVID Vaccine Access and Community Resilience
May 13, 2022
Bay Area Health Officers Urge Public to Take Precautions as COVID Levels Rise
May 2, 2022
#DeliverBirthJustice Campaign Spotlights the Intersection of Mental Health and Black Motherhood with a Screening of the Film “From the Ashes”
April 21, 2022
CA’s Local Public Health Officials Receive Prestigious State Award for Pandemic Response; Call for Additional Investments to Build the Public Health Workforce Pipeline
April 18, 2022
Alameda County Continues COVID-19 Quarantine Requirements in Alignment with the CDC
April 13, 2022
Alameda County Releases the First-Ever Homeless Mortality Report
April 5, 2022
Alameda Health System and Alameda County Public Health Department’s BElovedBIRTH Black Centering Announce the Oakland Premiere of On the Pulse of Life
March 17, 2022
Alameda County Continues Focus on Community Resilience and Reducing Health Inequities as it reaches Two-Year Anniversary of Original COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place Order
March 3, 2022
Alameda County and the City of Berkeley Align with California K-12 and Childcare Guidance on Masking: English | Spanish | Chinese (Traditional)
February 28, 2022
Statement in Response to State’s February 28 Masking Announcements
February 9, 2022
Twelve Bay Area Health Officers to Lift Most Indoor Mask Mandates on February 16: English | Spanish
Public Health Officials Provide Recommendations to Safely Celebrate New Year’s Eve
December 29, 2021
Alameda County and City of Berkeley Rescind Face Mask Amendments: Everyone Must Mask in All Indoor Public Settings
December 21, 2021
Alameda County Awards $12.2M to Support Community-led Coalitions to Aid in COVID Recovery
December 17, 2021
Bay Area Health Officers Urge Boosters to Protect Against Omicron Variant
December 16, 2021
Statement with County Office of Education: Best Practices for Addressing COVID-19 During Upcoming Winter School Closure
December 15, 2021
Update on California’s Indoor Face Masking Requirement in Alameda County
December 3, 2021
Joint Statement from the County of Alameda and the City of Berkeley on Confirmed Outbreak of Cases of the Omicron Variant
Health Officials Strongly Recommend COVID Vaccine Boosters for All Adults
November 16, 2021
Over 81% of Latinx and 74% of Black, African American Residents Have Received At least One Dose of Lifesaving COVID-19 Vaccine
November 9, 2021
Order Requires Vaccination of First Responders and Medical Transport Providers
November 2, 2021
Children 5-11 Years-Old Are Now Eligible for Safe, Effective COVID-19 Vaccine
Alameda County to Ease Masking Requirements for Fully Vaccinated People in Limited Indoor Settings
October 22, 2021
Boosters Recommended for Older Adults, Certain Groups who Received Moderna and All Adults Who Received Johnson & Johnson at least Two Months Ago: English | Spanish
October 7, 2021
Bay Area Health Officers Issue Criteria for Lifting Indoor Masking Requirements: English | Spanish
October 5, 2021
Recommendations on How to Celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos Safely: English | Arabic | Cambodian | Chinese (Simplified) | Farsi | Korean | Spanish | Vietnamese
Bay Area Health Officers Reaffirm Support for Full In-Person School: English | Arabic | Cambodian | Chinese (Simplified) | Farsi | Korean | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese
August 2, 2021
Bay Area Health Officials Urge Immediate Vaccination and Issue Orders Requiring Use of Face Coverings Indoors to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19: English | Arabic | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) | Farsi | Khmer | Korean | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese
Statement of Support for State Order to Reduce the Risk of Circulation of COVID-19 in Health Care and High-Risk Congregate Settings
July 23, 2021
1 Million Alameda County Residents Are Now Fully Vaccinated
July 22, 2021
Five Bay Area Counties Launch Campaign to Push for Equity in Black Maternal Health and Infant Health
July 16, 2021
Bay Area Counties Recommend Masking Indoors for Everyone as a Precaution Against Increased Circulation of COVID-19
July 8, 2021
COVID-19 Cases More than Double in Alameda County since Early June’s Lows
Two Million Doses of the COVID-19 Vaccines Administered to Alameda County Residents
June 14, 2021
Alameda County Is Aligned with the State’s Beyond the Blueprint Framework
June 8, 2021
Alameda County Is a Yellow Tier County
June 4, 2021
Statement on Alameda County Updates COVID-19 Death Calculation to Align with State Definitions
June 3, 2021
Alameda County Launches a New $12M Initiative for the Hyper-Local Phase of the COVID-19 Response
June 3, 2021
Bay Area Health Officers Support Full In-person School this Fall: English | Chinese | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese
Bay Area Health Officers Statement: Children and Adults Can Now Get Other Vaccinations at Same Time as COVID-19 Vaccines
May 26, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccinations at the Fairgrounds Move Operations to Health Care Providers' Campuses
May 25, 2021
Over 75% of Alameda County Residents Have Received One Dose of Vaccine
May 23, 2021
The Oakland Coliseum Mass Vaccination Site Scheduled to Close on May 23
May 20, 2021
Alameda County Finds Stable Housing for More Than 600 Local Residents through Project Roomkey
May 19, 2021
Bay Area Health Officers Support California Face Masking Guidance
May 13, 2021
Safe, Effective COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for 12-15 Years of Age; Family Days and Drop-In Access for Priority Neighborhood:
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May 5, 2021
Coliseum Vaccination Site to Close on 5/23. Alameda County Shifts Vaccination Resources to More Community-Based Options.
Alameda County Partners Create ‘Racial Equity Strategy’ to End Homelessness
April 25, 2021
Bay Area Health Officers on the Safe Administration of the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
April 23, 2021
Statement on Johnson & Johnson
April 13, 2021
Oakland Coliseum Site Continues to Provide Safe, Effective COVID-19 Vaccine
April 13, 2021
Alameda County Will Pause Administration of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
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April 12, 2021
Oakland Coliseum Mega Vaccination Site and Mobile Sites to Remain Active Thanks to Cross-County and State Partnership
Alameda County Is an Orange Tier County
March 15, 2021
Bay Area Health Officers’ Statement About COVID-19 Vaccines
March 9, 2021
Alameda County Is a Red Tier County
Alameda County Aligns with CA’s Updated Outdoor and Indoor Youth and Recreational Adult Sports Guidance
February 17, 2021
Alameda County, Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare and Sutter Health Launch Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccinations on Feb. 17 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds
February 10, 2021
First Two Cases of South African Variant identified in California; Detected in Santa Clara and Alameda Counties
February 3, 2021
Alameda County Gets a Mega Vaccination Site through State-Federal Partnership; Expands Eligibility for COVID Vaccine to Include Essential Workers, Seniors and High-Risk Individuals in Phase 1B
County Health Officials Align with State Guidance for School Reopening
January 25, 2021
Bay Area Exits State’s Regional Stay at Home Order; Alameda County is in the Purple Tier
January 14, 2021
Statement on 'Who can get vaccinated in Alameda County right now?'
January 7, 2021
2021 Alameda County Expects State to Extend Regional Stay At Home Order
Statement on the Bay Area Region Falling Below 15 Percent ICU Capacity Threshold
December 15, 2020
Joint Statement of the Bay Area Health Officers on COVID-19 vaccine
December 14, 2020
Alameda County Prepares for Vaccine Distribution to Frontline Hospital Workers and 911 First Responders
December 4, 2020
Bay Area Health Officers Move to Implement the State’s New Regional Stay Home Order
December 3, 2020
Statement on State’s Regional Stay-At-Home Order
Bay Area Health Officers’ Statement in Support of Santa Clara County’s New COVID-19 Measures
November 19, 2020
Statement on State’s Limited Stay-at-Home Order for Purple Tier Counties
November 17, 2020
Dr. Nicholas Moss Appointed Alameda County Health Officer
November 16, 2020
State Moves Alameda County to Purple Tier
November 12, 2020
Alameda County Pauses Further Openings of Activities
November 9, 2020
Bay Area Health Officials Issue Recommendations for Safer Holidays and Travel
November 2, 2020
Election Day COVID-19 Safety Tips
October 29, 2020 Alameda County Plans Big Weekend at Coliseum: Voting, COVID-19 Testing, & Flu Shots
Alameda County Partners with Oakland A’s, AC Transit and Community Partners to Get Out the Vote Safely
Coliseum Will Host Election Weekend COVID-19 Testing and Flu Shots
October 23, 2020
County and Alameda Health System Launch Free COVID-19 Testing in Oakland
October 21, 2020
Alameda County Permits New Indoor Activities as Case Rates, Testing Positivity and Hospitalizations Remain Stable
October 15, 2020
COVID-19 Guidance for the Arts Community
October 15, 2020
Joint Statement Bay Area Health Officers Urge Flu Shots: English | Spanish
October 13, 2020
Statement on Orange Tier
October 2, 2020
Alameda County Partners with Glad Tidings Church in Hayward To Provide Free COVID-19 Testing to the Community
October 1, 2020
Alameda County Meets New Equity Metric, Allows Elementary Schools to Open if Ready, and Phases in Additional Indoor Activities
September 29, 2020 Governor Newsom Announces Homekey Award to Alameda County
September 28, 2020 Guidance on How to Celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos Safely: English | Chinese | Spanish | Tagalog
September 25, 2020 Alameda County to Allow Nail Salons to Open Indoors
September 24, 2020 No Cost Testing Available in Fremont for the Community: English | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) | Korean | Spanish | Vietnamese
September 22, 2020 Alameda County Statement on Red Tier: English | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) | Vietnamese
September 11, 2020 Alameda County Updates Vehicle-Based Gathering Order
September 3, 2020 Alameda County Health Official Offers Tips for Not Spreading COVID-19 During Labor Day Weekend
September 2, 2020 Alameda County Issues In-Person Learning Readiness Questionnaire for Schools Allows Selected Activities in Alignment with State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy Purple Tie
August 21, 2020 Alameda County Health Officer Issues Orders to Allow for Limited Outdoor Activities and Services to Resume on August 28th
August 19, 2020 ADVISORY: Alameda County Is Experiencing Air Quality that Is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (ORANGE)
August 18, 2020 Asian Health Services and Alameda County Launch Free, Asian Multilingual, Multicultural COVID-19 Test Site in Oakland Chinatown: Chinese | Korean | Vietnamese
August 15, 2020 Street Level Health Project and Mam Community Leaders Join Alameda County in Extending Mask On! Campaign to Fruitvale District’s Mam Community
August 13, 2020 Addressing Anti-Asian Hate Crime: English | Arabic | Chinese (Traditional) | Khmer | Korean | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese
July 15, 2020 Reopening Outdoor Dining and Monitoring List Closures
July 12, 2020 Alameda County Added to State Monitoring List
July 11, 2020 Statement from Alameda County Health Care Services Agency on Outdoor Dining
July 3, 2020 CDCR Accelerated Releases Press Release
July 2, 2020 Bay Area Residents Urged to Stay Home, Stay Safe from COVID-19 on the 4th of July
July 2, 2020 Alameda County Health Officer Selected to Serve as State Epidemiologist by Governer Newsom
June 29, 2020 Statement from the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency: Alameda County Hits Pause on Reopening
June 18, 2020 Alameda County Health Officer Issues Order to Allow All Retail, Outdoor Dining, Outdoor Fitness, Limited Religious and Cultural Services, and Outdoor Museums
June 12, 2020 Alameda County Health Officer Plans to Allow All Retail, Outdoor Dining, Outdoor Fitness, Limited Religious Services, and Outdoor Museums
June 8, 2020 Alameda County Partners with City of San Leandro and Eden Health District to Bring FREE COVID-19 Testing to San Leandro
June 5, 2020 Alameda County Health Officer Orders Allow for “Social Bubbles,” Childcare and Extracurricular Activities for All Children, and other Businesses to Resume including Pet Grooming; Face Coverings Must Be Worn at All Times, including When Active Outdoors; Accompanying Reopening Plan Outlines Next Phases of Relaxations
June 2, 2020 Alameda County Partners with West Oakland Health Center, Color and Carbon Health to Expand COVID-19 Testing with Free Community Testing Site
June 1, 2020 Joint Statement of the Bay Area Health Officers on Ongoing Partnership in Reopening Activity While Continuing to Protect the Community
May 18, 2020 Alameda County Health Officer Updates Shelter-in-Place Order to Include Curbside and Store Front Pick Up from Retail Businesses and Associated Manufacturing and Warehousing Businesses; and Issues Order to Allow Certain Highly Regulated Vehicle Based Gatherings
May 16, 2020 Alameda County Increases COVID-19 Testing with Four New Community Testing Sites
May 13, 2020 Alameda County Updated Statement on Tesla
May 12, 2020 Alameda County Updated Statement on Tesla
May 11, 2020 Alameda County Updated Statement on Tesla
May 9, 2020 Alameda County Statement on Tesla
May 7, 2020 Bay Area Health Orders Remain in Effect
April 27, 2020 Press Release Announcing Upcoming Updates to Shelter-in-Place Order: English | Amharic | Arabic | Farsi | Pashto | Urdu
April 23, 2020 Alameda County Public Health Reminds Residents to Safely Observe Ramadan at Home during Shelter in Place Order
April 17, 2020 Alameda County Health Officer Issues Order for the Public and Workers to Wear Face Coverings to Control the Spread of COVID-19
April 12, 2020 Health Officer Issues Order Requiring All Licensed Facilities to Implement Guidance to Control the Spread of COVID-19
April 9, 2020 Alameda County Reminds Residents to Observe Religious Practices at Home during Shelter in Place Order: English | Spanish
April 3, 2020 Blanket Isolation and Quarantine Orders for COVID-19 Patients
April 2, 2020 New Bay Area Public Health Recommendation to Cover the Face
March 30, 2020 Seven Bay Area Jurisdictions to Update Shelter-in-Place Order in Coming Days
March 24, 2020 Seven Bay Area Jurisdictions Order Laboratories Testing for COVID-19 to Report More Comprehensive Testing Data to State and Local Authorities
March 23, 2020 Alameda County Public Health Department Confirms First Death from COVID-19
March 16, 2020 Seven Bay Area Jurisdictions Order Residents to Stay Home
March 12, 2020 Alameda County Public Health Department Confirms Four New Positive Cases of COVID-19; Announces Updated Recommendations and Guidance for Large Events to Protect Alameda County Residents from COVID-19
March 10, 2020 Alameda County Public Health Department Confirms Third Positive Case of COVID-19; Announces New Recommendations and Guidance to Protect Alameda County Residents from COVID-19
March 6, 2020 Alameda County Public Health Department Confirms Second Positive Case of COVID-19
March 1, 2020 Alameda County Public Health Department and Solano County Public Health Confirm Two Presumptive Positive Cases of COVID-19