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COVID Clinic Re-Opens Site in Downtown Oakland

“Amid the season of holiday travel and gatherings, coupled with the emergence of the Omicron variant here in the East Bay, it is critical that Oaklanders have easy access to COVID vaccines, boosters, and rapid testing,” said Oakland City Administrator Ed Reiskin. “I am pleased that Covid Clinic is providing these essential services to our community.”

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3 years ago

December 22, 2021

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Covid Clinic operates two free, walk-up vaccination and testing sites in Oakland.

Free Walk-Up Clinics Offer Vaccinations, Boosters, and Rapid COVID testing

Starting Thursday, the Covid Clinic in downtown Oakland at Frank Ogawa Plaza will re-open to the public.

Covid Clinic also operates a second site in Fruitvale; hours of operation at the Fruitvale clinic changed effective Thursday, as detailed below. No appointment is necessary at either clinic.

Both free, walk-up clinics offer all three vaccinations: Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer (for adults; the pediatric vaccination is not yet available).

In addition to vaccinations, Covid Clinic offers three COVID tests:

RT PCR Test: 1-2 day turnaround. No cost to the patient.
Rapid Antigen Test: 30-minute turnaround. Costs may apply.
Rapid Antibody Test: 30-minute turnaround. Costs may apply.

Covid Clinic operates two free, walk-up vaccination and testing sites in Oakland:

Downtown Covid Clinic
Where: 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
Days: Monday through Friday
Hours: Open from 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. including holidays

Fruitvale Covid Clinic
Where: 3411 East 12^th Street, Suite #130, Oakland
Days: Saturday through Wednesday*
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Holiday Hours at Fruitvale:
Saturday, December 25 (Christmas): 12 noon – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 1 (New Years’ Day): 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

* NOTE: For the Fruitvale Clinic, these new hours of operation are effective immediately. Covid Clinic at Fruitvale will be closed on Thursday 12/16 and Friday 12/17, re-opening on Saturday 12/18 with new hours shown above.

More Vaccination and Testing Sites

For more information about other vaccination sites in Alameda County, visit: https://covid-19.acgov.org/vaccines.page?#availability

To find other testing site locations in Alameda County, visit: https://covid-19.acgov.org/testing

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Assemblymember Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley), a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), is the author of AB 90, which would require community colleges and California State University campuses to create overnight parking programs where students can sleep safely in their vehicles. With one in four community college students in California experiencing homelessness in the past year, Jackson says the state must act urgently.

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By Bo Tefu
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As California’s housing crisis continues to impact students, new legislation, Assembly Bill (AB) 90, promises to allow college students without stable housing to sleep in their cars on campus, offering a stark but practical solution aimed at immediate relief.

“This just deals with the harsh realities that we find ourselves in,” he said at a recent hearing.

The bill passed its first committee vote and is gaining attention as housing affordability remains a top concern across the state. California rents are more than 30% above the national average, and long waitlists for student housing have left thousands in limbo. CSU reported more than 4,000 students on its housing waitlist last year.

Supporters stress that the bill is not a long-term solution, but a humane step toward helping students who have no other place to go. A successful pilot program at Long Beach City College has already shown that safe, supervised overnight parking can work, giving students access to restrooms, Wi-Fi, and a secure environment.

However, the CSU and community college systems oppose the bill, citing funding concerns. Critics also worry about safety and oversight. But Jackson and student advocates argue the crisis demands bold action.

“If we know students are already sleeping in their cars, why not help them do it safely?” said Ivan Hernandez, president of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges.