The city’s last testing site, at San Pablo Park, will close Feb. 23. BUSD’s testing site at the Berkeley Adult School will close Feb. 17.
COVID-19 resources
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It’s ‘time to mask’: COVID cases are on the rise in Berkeley
We spoke to Berkeley and Alameda County health officials about testing, masking, boosters and other advice for a safe holiday gathering.
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What you need to know about getting the omicron booster in Alameda County
Experts recommend scheduling an appointment before the fall and winter months.
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Here’s what you should know about the COVID surge in Berkeley
Case rates are “plateauing at a high rate,” fueled by the BA.5 variant.
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Yes, it’s a surge: Wastewater tests reveal high level of COVID-19 in East Bay
Health experts say positive cases are underreported, but high vaccination rates have meant fewer hospitalizations and deaths.
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COVID-19 boosters, vaccines are available in Berkeley
The city is offering pop-up sites this week to get COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.
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Having problems ordering your free rapid COVID-19 tests from USPS?
Roommates, large families, and live-work residents have encountered some challenges accessing tests from the federal government.
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Berkeley is increasing COVID-19 testing availability. Here’s where you can book a test.
Testing demand has increased sharply with a surging Omicron variant.
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Swap your cloth mask for a KN95 or N95. Rethink socializing. And more expert omicron advice.
We asked UCSF’s Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo how people can stay safe in the face of the latest COVID-19 variant.
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Omicron is surging, but experts say Berkeley has the tools to stay safe
Doctors say residents now have added protections to help them stay safe.
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Berkeley, Bay Area health officers recommend mask use indoors amid rising COVID-19 cases
The mask recommendation applies to both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents in an effort to prevent COVID-19 virus spread among all groups.
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Scarred but resilient: Telegraph Avenue emerges from the pandemic
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