News & Announcements

As of Monday, May 18, 2020, the Alameda County Shelter in Place Order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 has been updated to include curbside and store front pick up from retail businesses, as well as associated manufacturing and warehousing businesses. These orders remain in effect until amended, replaced, or rescinded.

As we reopen certain sectors, residents are still required to stay home as much as possible, wear face coverings, and follow the precautions that have helped the region make progress to slow the spread of COVID-19. As we move forward, we will continue to be guided by our COVID-19 Indicators and other data related to the spread of COVID-19 in our region.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE ORDER.

Car Based Gatherings

The Alameda County Health Officer issued an additional Order that permits gatherings of up to 200 cars at a time, for no longer than 3 hours. This Order is effective immediately.

Vehicle-based gatherings are allowed under the following conditions:

• Gathering must be held outdoors, and must be by invite only
• Gatherings of more than 10 cars must have onsite security, requested either through local law enforcement or a private security firm
• Security should ensure compliance with this order, as well as social distancing and face covering requirements
• Parking arrangement must accommodate physical distancing and allow emergency vehicle access
• Occupants of the car:
• must be of the same household
• must wear face coverings if the windows are open
• must always remain in the car, except to go to the bathroom (if one is provided)
• may not linger/socialize with occupants of other cars if outside the car
• No food or drink sales or distribution are permitted at the event
• Gathering planners must apply for any jurisdictional permits, and be prepared to share their gathering plan with local law enforcement

CLICK HERE TO READ THE ORDER.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE SUMMARY OF BOTH ORDERS.

The CDC continues to provide and update guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in communities. For additional information visit the CDC's website. For general inquiries, please email ncov@acgov.org or call (510) 268-2101.

For general inquiries, please email ncov@acgov.org or call (510) 268-2101.

If you would like to report a "non-essential" business operating during the Shelter-in-Place Order, please email COVID19compliance@acgov.org.

Please check back on the Alameda County Public Health Department's dedicated COVID-10 website for updates and clarifications: acphd.org/2019-ncov.aspx