City of San José

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 / Vicki Day, 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

• Roosevelt Park Temporary Closure: Roosevelt Park will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, May 4, until Monday, May 9. A fence will be temporarily installed at the park entrances along Santa Clara St. The parking lot along 21st St. will be closed at 6 p.m. and may be closed earlier each day. Roosevelt Community Center will remain open during its regular operating hours. Stay up to date on seasonal closures.

• Webinar to Learn About a New Small Business Grant Program: Small business grants from the City of San José will be available in early May for businesses owing back rent due to the pandemic. Approximately 300 businesses are expected to receive a grant with awards varying from $5,000 to $15,000. A lottery system will be used to select recipients. For more information about the program, register for a free webinar to be held on Thursday, Apr. 28, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

• Do You Need Help with Digital Marketing? Would you like to host a tech-savvy summer intern (July 5 - Aug. 26) who can help your business reach more customers? work2future, the workforce development division of the Office of Economic Development & Cultural Affairs, is partnering with Meta/Facebook in launching the 2022 Meta/Facebook Career Connections program. Become a Meta/Facebook Career Connections Employer Partner to receive a Facebook-trained marketing intern at no cost to your business. Additionally, you will receive free Facebook and Instagram ad credit for your business, and Meta/Facebook-led trainings and support to improve your online presence. 

Update from the State of California

• Chatbot Service Launched to Combat COVID-19 Misinformation: Last week the California Department of Public Health unveiled new Spanish and English language WhatsApp chatbot tools to offer reliable information about COVID-19. The chatbot is free to all and can be accessed by testing “hola” to 833-422-1090. Users can receive up-to-date information about the safety of vaccines, how to book vaccination appointments, and how to obtain digital records of vaccinations.

Update from Santa Clara County

• Bay Area Transit Agencies End Mask Mandate: As of last week, masks are no longer a requirement on buses, trains and paratransit vehicles, and at the facilities of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, Bay Area Rapid Transit, and Caltrain. While not mandated, masks are still strongly recommended in indoor settings and on mass transit.

COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing

• No Appointment Necessary for COVID-19 Vaccinations: The vaccine clinic locations listed below do not require advance appointments, however, capacity and wait times may vary. Appointments are strongly encouraged and can be made at www.sccfreevax.org. Vaccinations are free, and no insurance or proof of immigration status is required. Anyone age five 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. For Santa Clara County locations outside of San José, visit the County’s vaccinations web page.
  
  A first booster shot is now recommended for everyone 12 and older and available to those who received their second Pfizer or Moderna vaccination dose at least five months ago or who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago. The Pfizer first booster dose is available to anyone 12 and older; the Moderna first booster is available to anyone 18 and older.
  
  All County sites are now administering a second booster recommended for certain immunocompromised individuals and people over the age of 50 who received their first booster at least four months ago.
  
  Vaccines for ages 5-11 are not available at sites where there are **
  
  
  • Advance San José Pharmacy**
    2331 Montpelier Drive, Suite A-10, San José 95116
    Wednesday-Friday, Apr. 27-29, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
    
    
  • Medical Offices of Dan Hopner, MD, Rom Romero, PA
    2060 Aborn Road, Ste. 100, San José 95121
    Wednesday-Friday, Apr. 27-29, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    
    
  • Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, Expo Hall
    2542 Monterey Hwy., Gate D, San José 95111
    Wednesday, Apr. 27, 1 to 8 p.m.
    Thursday-Saturday, Apr. 28-30, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
    
    
  • Sun Pharmacy
    2559 S. King Road, San José 95122
    Wednesday-Friday, Apr. 27-29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Saturday, Apr. 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    
    
  • South Valley Family YMCA
    5632 Santa Teresa Blvd., San José 95123
    Wednesday, Apr. 27, 12 to 5 p.m.
    
    
  • Joseph George Middle School
    277 Mahoney Dr., San José 95127
    Wednesday, Apr. 27, 3 to 7:30 p.m.
    
    
  • Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School
    3200 Water, St., San José 95111
    Thursday, Apr. 28, 2 to 7 p.m.
    
    
  • Story Road HUB
    1775 Story Road, San José 95122
    Thursday, Apr. 28, 12 to 7 p.m.
    Friday, Apr. 29, 3 to 7:30 p.m.
    
    
  • North East Medical Services (NEMS) -- 5-11 years only
    1870 Lundy Ave., San José 95131
    Friday, Apr. 29, 3 to 4 p.m.
    
    
  • St. Maria Goretti Parish
    2980 Senter Road, San José 95111
    Tuesday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    
    
  • Mayfair Community Center
    2039 Kammerer Ave., San José 95116
    Tuesday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.
    
    
  • Sacred Heart Community Service
    1381 S. 1st St., San José 95110
    Wednesday, May 4, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    
    
  • Vietnamese American Service Center
    2410 Senter Road, San José 95111
    Wednesday, May 4, 2:30 to 5 p.m.
    
    
  • O.B. Whaley Elementary School
    2655 Alvin Ave., San José 95121
    Wednesday, May 4, 3 to 7:30 p.m.
    
    
• Appointments Available for Testing This Week: Appointment-based testing continues at locations throughout Santa Clara County. Please visit www.sccfreetest.org to make an appointment for PCR testing and find the most up-to-date information including locations outside of San José. Testing is free at all these sites.
  
  
  • Santa Clara County Fairgrounds - Parking Lot A
    344 Tully Road, San José 95111 (Across from Gate B)
    Thursdays-Mondays, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
    Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    
    
  • Valley Water (OptumServe/CDPH Bus)
    5750 Almaden Expy., San José 95118
    Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    
    
  • Costco Business Center (OptumServe/CDPH Bus)
    2376 S. Evergreen Loop, San José 95122
    Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    
    
  • Grand Century Mall (OptumServe/CDPH Bus)
    1111 Story Road, San José 95122
    Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    
    
  • Santa Clara County Office of Education (OptumServe)
    1290 Ridder Park Drive, San José 95131
    Mondays-Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    Thursdays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    
    
  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center – East Valley Health Center
    1993 McKee Road, San José 95116
    Saturdays-Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    
    
  • Story Road Hub (weather permitting)
    1775 Story Road, Suite 120, San José 95122
    Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    Rapid antigen testing only – no PCR test available.
    
    
  • Bay Area Community Health – Monterey Clinic
    5504 Monterey Hwy., San José 95138
    Wednesdays, 8 to 10 a.m.
    Saturdays, 9 to 11 a.m.
    
    
  To report any suspicious COVID-19 testing locations or activity, please contact the Santa Clara County COVID-19 concerns line at 408-961-5500 or submit your concern online at scccovidconcerns.org.
  
  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 Order of the Santa Clara County Health Officer to offer a COVID-19 test to persons with any symptoms of COVID-19, persons who have been exposed to a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, or persons who are required or recommended to have a COVID-19 test under State or county guidelines. For more information on testing rights, see the Patient Testing Notice.
  
  All available 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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A person’s risk for COVID-19 is not related to race, ethnicity or culture. City employees must abide by the Discrimination and Harassment policy, and treat colleagues and members of the public with courtesy and respect. Discrimination and/or Harassment of any kind is a violation of the policies and will not be tolerated.

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