Keep It Caring with VAX FAQs

As we all continue moving and adjusting through the COVID19 pandemic, we are now currently facing issues with new and more contagious variants and breakthrough cases. It’s still not over yet. Since most CDC and state restrictions have been lifted, but now fluctuate depending on research, new variants and the amount of cases, new sets of challenges for businesses and communities everywhere continue arise.

Please check below for Covid updates for Oakland and Bay Area Counties:

Update: 12/29/21:

“Alameda County and City of Berkeley Rescind Face Mask Amendments: Everyone Must Mask in All Indoor Public Settings”

Update 12/21/21:

The Oaklandside: Proof of vaccination will be required beginning Feb. 1, and also applies to bars, concert venues, senior centers, and more

UPDATE 12/15/21:

California's month-long indoor mask mandate takes effect amid new COVID-19 surge:

• California brought back its mask mandate for indoor and public settings on Wednesday after the state saw an increase in COVID-19 cases.

• The mandate goes from December 15 to January 15, 2022.

• See article here

As of August 3rd 2021, Alameda County has again required that all individuals must wear masks indoors in workspaces and public settings due to the increased transmissibility of the Delta variant and increasing hospitalizations.

Update 8/12/2021: San Francisco has just announced that the city will issue a mandate that all employees and individuals provide proof of full vaccinations for all restaurants, gyms, theaters and some indoor settings starting on August 20th.

Read the full article here

“The order takes effect August 20, and after that, all SF residents and visitors will be required to show proof of two doses of a vaccine to enter all bars, nightclubs, restaurants, gyms, theaters, and some other indoor settings — and the city is requiring that all staff at these businesses be fully vaccinated as well. The requirement for staff takes effect October 13, allowing time for full vaccination for staff members who are not yet vaccinated.” -Jay Barmann, SFist August 12, 2021

Oakland Indie Alliance has been working closely with our current members in helping to provide important information and resources that can be beneficial for any local business owner in Oakland trying to navigate these changing phases of Covid19. Our aim is to create more solidarity among small/local businesses with our Keep It Caring campaign resources. OIA encourages and supports vaccination and businesses who ask for proof to keep their staff, customers and establishments safe. On this page you will find resource information for local vaccination sites, free+affordable rapid tests and testing sites, as well as guidance, ideas and graphics for businesses and much more. We offer these resources and information to customers as well to inspire more insight and encouragement in working together with businesses.

Businesses (as well as individuals) can’t do what they do unless everyone does their part. No one wants to go through another shut down and many businesses cannot afford to again. We can all compassionately work together to continue to get through this pandemic as safely as possible by doing our part: Get vaccinated if you can safely do so, get regularly tested and comply with businesses’ efforts in trying to keep their staff and communities safe.

Keep It CARING, Keep It Oakland

Join our growing List of local businesses banding together to stay safe and stop the spread of Covid19 and Variants