Alameda County Lifts Local Masking Order and Re-Aligns with State Guidance

by mmale | Jun 24, 2022 | News & Announcements

Today, health officials announced that Alameda County will again align with California’s face masking guidance and rescind the local Health Officer Order requiring masks in most indoor public settings, effective 12:01 a.m. on June 25, 2022. The Alameda County Health...

Bay Area Health Officials Urge Awareness About Monkeypox as Summer Travel and Gatherings Begin

by mmale | Jun 23, 2022 | News & Announcements

As the summer season begins with increased travel and major events and gatherings, Bay Area Health Officials urge people to protect themselves against the monkeypox virus, which spreads through prolonged skin-to-skin contact and bodily fluids, such as through crowded...

First Confirmed Orthopox Virus Infection, Suspected Monkeypox

by mmale | Jun 9, 2022 | News & Announcements

Today, Alameda County announced that a resident has tested positive for Orthopox and is suspected to be infected with the Monkeypox virus. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) conducted testing for Orthopox and results from testing by the CDC would...

Alameda County to Require Masking in Most Indoor Public Settings

by mmale | Jun 2, 2022 | News & Announcements

To limit the impact of increasing COVID-19 cases on hospitalizations, today Alameda County health officials announced that masks will be required in most indoor public settings beginning 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022. This Order does not apply to the City of...

Bay Area Health Officials Share Guidance to Navigate the U.S.’ Infant Formula Shortage

by mmale | May 20, 2022 | News & Announcements

There continues to be a shortage of infant formula nationwide due to supply chain issues and a recall of infant formula due to bacterial contamination in the Abbott manufacturing plant in Michigan. The federal government is currently working on strategies to increase...