Oakland, CA expands sanitation services to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks among homeless residents

Oakland, CA sanitation services for homeless during outbreak

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The City of Oakland is partnering with Alameda County to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among unsheltered residents. This project expands sanitation services to homeless encampments which are a population vulnerable to outbreaks. These sanitation services include increased distribution of hand sanitizers, hygiene packets, and educational materials. This project also includes the installation of additional toilets, hand sanitizer stations, and wash stations at 20 encampment sites.

Outbreak / COVID Homelessness Health & Human Services Intergovernmental Cooperation

Oakland, CA

Municipality in California

United States

Governments Involved

Alameda County, CA

United States

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City of Oakland | Update from City of Oakland re: COVID-19

The official website of the City of Oakland. Find out about meetings, request City services through OAK 311, or contact the Mayor and City Council.

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