COVID-19 RESOURCES
Official Public Health and Covid-19 Resources
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City of Berkeley Public Health Department
Review up-to-date local health guidelines and contacts
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City of Berkeley COVID-19 Page
Stay informed about local COVID-19 resources and safety protocols
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City of Berkeley COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Track the number of COVID-19 cases, tests, and hospitalizations in Berkeley -
City of Berkeley COVID-19 News & Recommendations
Browse archive of local COVID-19-related news and updates -
City of Berkeley COVID-19 Official Orders
Access archive of all Berkeley Health Officer Orders related to COVID-19 -
UC Berkeley Tang Center
Visit UC Berkeley University Health Services for health advisories and situation updates from the campus -
California Department of Public Health
Stay up to date with statewide public health orders and alerts -
California COVID-19 Page
Access county-level COVID-19 infection and hospitalization data -
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Learn about COVID-19 and access CDC recommendations
* CDC Website is reported to be subject to review by political members of the Trump Administration -
World Health Organization (WHO)
Stay informed about global COVID-19 trends and recommended safety protocols
COVID-19 Testing & Healthcare Services
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City of Berkeley Free Testing
Free COVID-19 tests are available to anyone who lives or works in Berkeley at state- and city-run testing sites -
UC Berkeley Tang Center Testing
Offers free COVID-19 testing with results in 48-72 hours for UC Berkeley community
Major Healthcare Providers
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Sutter Health
Offers COVID-19 testing at different Bay Area locations -
Kaiser Permanente
Offers COVID-19 testing and resources for Kaiser members -
Lifelong Medical Care
Offers COVID-19 testing for underserved people of all ages
Face Covering Guidelines
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City of Berkeley
Stay up to date with recommendations about when and where to cover your face -
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Learn how to make, wear, and wash face coverings -
CDC Face Covering Sew and No-sew Methods
Access information about making, wearing, and washing masks, and learn to make face coverings without a sewing machine -
Local/Berkeley handmade face coverings for sale
Browse a selection of Berkeley-based businesses selling masks for pick-up or delivery
Volunteer Opportunities
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Berkeley Mutual Aid Network
Help neighbors with food shopping and other essential tasks -
Help Berkeley
Deliver low cost meals to neighbors, prepared by local restaurants -
California Volunteers
Statewide volunteer network offering numerous ways to help during COVID-19, and beyond -
California Health Corps
Health care professionals and students stepping up to supplement health care workforce
Donation Opportunities
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Protective Equipment
The City of Berkeley is collecting Personal Protective Equipment in sealed packages or unopened boxes -
Red Cross Blood Drives
Schedule an appointment to donate blood to the Red Cross -
Berkeley Relief Fund
Make a tax-deductible donation to support small businesses, non-profits and residential tenants -
Berkeley Food Network
Help end hunger in Berkeley by providing groceries, meals, and other food support for low-income seniors, homeless individuals, and other vulnerable residents -
Dorothy Day House
Support the homeless in Berkeley by contributing to programs that provide food, shelter, and access to rehousing and other services -
Dorothy Day House Double Helping Hands
Your donation will support Berkeley restaurants making and distributing meals for homeless residents -
Berkeley Food Pantry
Help supply dry goods and perishable items to serve the hungry in Berkeley and Albany -
Berkeley Food and Housing Project
Assist community members moving from homelessness into housing by providing food and support services -
BACS - Bay Area Community Services
Help support homelessness prevention programs and behavioral health services in the Bay Area -
Alameda County Community Food Bank
Donate to help aid hunger-relief efforts in Alameda County
Support for Small Businesses
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Berkeley Relief Fund
Small businesses, art organizations, and housing retention services in Berkeley can apply for a grant to support their work -
Berkeley Chamber
Supports local businesses and business owners by providing education, advocacy, and community engagement -
State of CA COVID-19 Information for Businesses and Employers
Learn more about a variety of assistance programs for small businesses and employers impacted by COVID-19 -
Federal Small Business Administration COVID-19 Resources
Review various federal grant and loan programs to aid small businesses affected by COVID-19 -
Federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Loan advances will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses experiencing difficulties -
Federal Paycheck Protection Program
U.S. Small Business Administration loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed despite revenue losses due to COVID-19 -
Additional Resources for Small Businesses
Learn about various grants, loans, and assistance programs for small businesses
Covid-19 Press Coverage
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Berkeleyside
Stay up-to-date on local COVID-19 data and its impact on the Berkeley community and the greater Bay Area -
San Francisco Chronicle
Read COVID-19-related news specific to the Bay Area and California -
Los Angeles Times
Read COVID-19-related news specific to the Los Angeles area and California -
New York Times
Access global COVID-19 data and learn about how the pandemic is changing economic and social landscapes across the world
Food Resources
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Berkeley Food Network
Receive food via mobile pantries or public school grocery bag program -
BUSD
Providing take-away breakfast and lunch for school age children 18 and younger -
Berkeley Food Pantry
Berkeley and Albany families and individuals in need can visit the pantry to receive monthly emergency groceries -
Berkeley Mutual Aid Network
Neighborhood volunteers helping neighbors with food shopping and other essential tasks
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Help Berkeley
Home delivered two-meal portions prepared by local restaurants, for $10
Tenant Resources
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Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board
Learn about your rights as a landlord or tenant -
Information about Eviction Moratorium
Understand your protections as a tenant as well as the various actions you can take to stay housed -
Tenants Together
Defends and advances the rights of California tenants to safe, decent, and affordable housing
Working from Home
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Ergonomic Tips
Make working from home more comfortable by learning about posture and alternative workstations