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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 25, 2020.

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Description of Program and Relief

COVID-19 Testing Center For First Responders

The City of Oakland has opened a COVID-19 testing site for first responders and frontline workers located in the parking lot of the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center. The Kaiser Convention Center testing site will be open Mondays through Saturdays for workers who have been pre-approved.

Government or Lead Agency

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf

Dates Available

Currently open with no end date announced.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

The Kaiser Convention testing site will only be open to healthcare providers, including those who work in hospitals, clinics, or a community health center; employees of grocery stores and food banks; restaurant workers; homeless service providers, including shelter and outreach; funeral home providers; staff of childcare facilities; and staff of residential facilities and shelters for seniors, adults and children.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

Oakland organizations should contact the city to get their workers approved for testing, by emailing covid19testing@oaklandca.gov.

List of Additional Information

A press release from the City of Oakland is available here.


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