Where: some CVS locations
When: Fill out the online questionnaire to see if you qualify.
What: Testing is limited to healthcare workers, caregivers, and immunocompromised individuals
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West Oakland Health Center
Where: 700 Adeline Street
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
What: Walk-in testing for anyone. Need to make an appointment online or call (510) 238-3134 and leave a voicemail. A library staff member will call you back and guide you with the registration.
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Henry J Kaiser Convention Center (parking lot)
Where: 10 10th St.
When: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays: 8:30 a.m – 11:30 a.m; 12:30 p.m – 4:00 p.m. Essential workers prioritized Tuesdays and Saturdays: 8:30 a.m – 11:30 a.m. Children, 2 and older can be tested on Saturdays
What: Make an appointment through the online site.
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Lifelong East Oakland Center
Where: 10700 MacArthur Blvd. (located in Foothill Square)
When: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m
What: Walk-in testing for anyone. For LifeLong patients, call (510) 981-4100. If you are not a LifeLong patient, call (510) 981-4199 to be screened for eligibility, registered, and scheduled.
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La Clínica de La Raza
Where: corner of 35th Ave. and East 12th St. (BART parking lot)
When: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m
What: Walk-in or drive-through. Call (510) 535-3370 to set up an appointment. Customer service reps are available in English, Spanish, and Mam.
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Allen Temple Baptist Church
Where: 8501 International Blvd.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What: Drive-through testing. Make an appointment through the online site.
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Roots Community Health Center
Free walk-up testing. No appointment needed for existing Roots patients and those without a primary healthcare provider. All others should make an appointment through the online site. If you are unable to make an appointment online, call (510) 777-1177 or walk-up to the site to register in person.
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Curative, Inc. Mobile
Where: Mondays at The Crucible (1260 7th St.), Tuesdays at 79th Ave. and Rudsdale St. next to the 81st Ave. Oakland Public Library, Saturdays at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (657 41st St.), and Sundays at Park Day School (300 44th St.) Tuesday through Saturday at Laney College (10 E8th Street).
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at the specific locations mentioned above, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What: Free walk-up testing site by Curative, Inc. Make an appointment online (or click on one of the links for your preferred location site). This is a self-collect site. You can pick up your testing kit from the mobile van, and self-administer the mouth swab test while being observed by a Curative, Inc. trained skilled member. Results are available in 48 hours.
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Osita Health Clinic
Free walk-up testing site for COVID and antibodies in conjunction with HR Support. Make an appointment online by filling up the sign-up intake form. Hours of Operation
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Native American Health Center
Free walk-up testing in partnership with Color and Carbon Health. Make an appointment online. If you are unable to make an appointment online, call (510) 535-3370. Phone service is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Mam, and Cambodian. Hours of Operation
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Oaklandia Cafe is a dream business come true — if it can outlast COVID-19
Latorra Monk worked in kitchens for years before opening Oaklandia in June 2020. She hoped to make a community hangout, but now she’s just barely hanging on.
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Oakland teachers will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine next week
While state and federal officials say teacher vaccinations shouldn’t be required to reopen schools, some educators feel it is one part of larger mitigation efforts against coronavirus.
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What’s happening to the people living in the COVID-19 hotels closing this week?
Alameda County officials say they’ll house all Project Roomkey residents by the deadline. A new Biden order may give them more time.
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In divisive vote, Oakland school board decides students must get vaccinated to learn in person
Students will have until January 1, 2022 to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or else enroll in independent study.
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Starting tomorrow, you’ll need to show proof of vaccination to enter Oakland bars, restaurants, gyms
The new city ordinance also applies to senior centers, yoga studios, entertainment venues and large indoor events.
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City Council this week: COVID-19 vaccine mandate changes, new parking meters at Lake Merritt
Plus: Legal settlements with two former city employees and funding to help people living at a E. 12th Street homeless encampment.
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What COVID-19 precautions are Oakland schools taking for the 2021-22 school year?
Students, teachers, and staff will be required to wear masks and encouraged to get vaccinated, among other safety measures.
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COVID-19 leaves unhoused Oaklanders with few options for winter shelter
Emergency shelters typically provide refuge from the rain and cold. This year, safety concerns have shuttered some of those critical services. Here’s a list of what’s still available.
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Alameda County’s COVID-19 hotel shelter program is winding down
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new funds for Project Roomkey this week, but it’s unclear if the additional money will keep enough people sheltered while the state and county work on longer-term housing options.
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Alameda County freezes new openings in Oakland, Berkeley due to worsening COVID-19 conditions
Businesses that are currently open indoors, like personal care services and restaurants, can continue, but there won’t be further expansions in any sector.
