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Tag: Alameda County Public Health

Organizers from Senior and Disability Action protest at the Alameda County Department of Public Health headquarters in Oakland, Calif. on March 20, 2023. California is ending its mask mandate for health care facilities on April 3, 2023 and community advocates are calling on the county to continue requiring masks at hospitals and other indoor high-risk settings.
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Mask mandate for Alameda County hospitals could end next week

by Zack Haber March 28, 2023April 4, 2023

Officials say a less-strict masking policy, including at clinics, is appropriate as COVID outcomes improve. But some worry it will put high-risk populations in harm’s way.

Krista Hayes holds her baby, Noa Hayes-Guess, one month postpartum in their home in Oakland, CA on February 18, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Krista Hayes)
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Oakland programs are supporting Black postpartum women

by Florence Middleton February 3, 2023February 13, 2023

Local women-led efforts are filling a void in care, as new data reveals most maternal deaths are preventable.

Posted inHealth & Environment

Christmas carol protesters call on Mayor Schaaf to reinstate mask mandate at city buildings

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso December 14, 2022December 14, 2022

Oakland’s masking requirement in libraries and other city buildings ended Nov. 28, but health officials say COVID and other dangerous respiratory illnesses are spiking again.

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‘Vaccination fatigue?’ Fewer people in Alameda County are getting flu shots

by Charles Ayitey December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

The decrease is more pronounced in Black and Latino communities. Local health experts say a lack of education, misinformation, and general weariness are to blame.

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Is it safe to attend indoor events? Should we get tested before going to a party? We asked an expert

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla September 24, 2021September 27, 2021

Alameda County’s top health official Dr. Nicholas Moss has some recommendations.

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