San Jose: FLASH REPORT #179 - COVID-19 Response and Recovery
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The following is information about the City of San José's response to slow and reduce the spread of COVID-19 and support of an equitable recovery to a "Better Normal."

SOURCE:
City of San José
Community and Economic Recovery Team

Contact:
Carolina Camarena, City of San José Media Line: 408-535-7777
City of San José Customer Contact Center: 3-1-1 or 408-535-3500

Email:
News/Media: EOC_PIO@sanjoseca.gov
Residents: 311@sanjoseca.gov
Businesses: covid19sjbusiness@sanjoseca.gov
Non-Profits: covid19sjcbo@sanjoseca.gov

Updates on City of San José Services and/or Operations
  • City Council Approves COVID-19 Recovery Task Force: At the Sept. 21 meeting, the San José City Council approved the membership of the COVID-19 Recovery Task Force which will allow the Task Force to form and meet in October or November. The scope of the 40+-member Task Force is to work with the community to "think about the future" as it relates to two key areas: 1) stabilizing and strengthening families, and 2) supporting small businesses.

  • Virtual Homework Club is Back at San José Public Libraries: K-8 students can do their homework with skilled coaches for free - all from the comfort of their own homes. Students can receive help in reading, writing, math, social studies, science, and more. Virtual homework club takes place Mondays-Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m.

  • Eviction Moratorium Ends September 30 - Help Still Available: California's statewide eviction moratorium ends on Sept. 30, 2021. If you are at risk of eviction, apply for emergency rental assistance now - do not wait. Submitting an emergency rental assistance application is the best way to protect yourself from eviction after Sept. 30. To apply for rental assistance, please visit HousingIsKey.com or call 833-430-2122. If you would like help applying for rent relief, visit one of the City's Eviction Help Center's on the 12th floor of City Hall or at the Franklin McKinley School District office. You can call Eviction Help Center staff at 408-975-4444.
COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing, Tracing, and Support Services
  • Roosevelt Community Center Vaccine Event Sunday: The Delta variant is still prevalent in the area, and especially dangerous for the unvaccinated. You can protect yourself and others by getting the vaccine this Sunday, Sept. 26, at the Roosevelt Community Center, 901 E. Santa Clara St., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff will be available to support language needs and disability access. No appointment is needed. It's free, safe and effective!
  • No Appointment Necessary for COVID-19 Vaccinations: The vaccine clinic locations listed below do not require advance appointments. Vaccines are free, and no insurance or proof of immigration status is required. Anyone age 12 or older is eligible. Staff will be onsite to support language needs and disability access. Individuals seeking vaccination are encouraged to arrive at least one hour before closing time. Additional clinic dates and locations are added frequently, check www.sccfreevax.org for the most up-to-date information.

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    For Santa Clara County locations outside of San José, visit the County's page.

    **Indicates 3rd doses available to eligible individuals.
    • Santa Clara County Fairgrounds Expo Hall**
      2542 Monterey Highway, Gate D, San José 95111
      Friday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
      Saturday, Sept. 25, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

    • Valley Specialty Center
      751 S. Bascom Ave., Building Q, San José 95128
      Wednesday-Friday, Sept. 22-24, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    • Emmanuel Baptist Church**
      467 North White Rd., San José 95127
      Wednesday-Friday, Sept. 22-24, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    • North East Medical Services
      1870 Lundy Ave., San José 95131
      Wednesday and Friday, Sept. 22 and 24, 2:30 to 4 p.m.

    • Sun Pharmacy
      2559 S. King Rd., San José 95122
      Wednesday-Friday, Sept. 22-24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
      Saturday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

    • Advance San José Pharmacy
      2331 Montpelier Dr., Suite A-10, San José 95116
      Wednesday-Friday, Sept. 22-24, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

    • Tafatolu Congregational Church
      2510 Alvin Ave., San José 95121
      Thursday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    • Story Road Hub**
      1775 Story Rd., San José 95122
      Friday, Sept. 24, 3 to 7:30 p.m.
      Saturday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    • Bay Area Community Health
      2880 Story Rd., San José 95127
      Saturday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Appointments Available for Testing This Week: Appointment-based testing continues at locations throughout Santa Clara County. For locations outside of San José, visit the County's page. Walk-ins continue to be accepted at standing pop-up sites in San José.

    Please visit www.sccfreetest.org to make an appointment and find the most up-to-date information. Testing is free at all these sites.
  • Pop-up Testing Sites: No appointments needed
    • San José
      Bay Area Community Health – Monterey Clinic
      5504 Monterey Hwy., San José 95138
      Wednesdays, 8 to 10 a.m.
      Saturdays, 9 to 11 a.m.

    County test sites provide COVID-19 tests free of charge, regardless of immigration status, and no doctor's note is needed. For people without COVID-19 symptoms, the County currently offers indoor and drive-through sites. People with symptoms are directed to drive-through sites to reduce the chance of getting others sick.

    All healthcare systems are required by the County order to offer free testing to symptomatic persons, persons who have been exposed to a confirmed COVID-19 case, and all essential workers. For more information on testing rights, see our Frequently Asked Questions page.

    All test sites are mapped on the County's website at www.sccfreetest.org. The site is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Tagalog. Information is also available by calling 2-1-1.
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