FLASH REPORT #212 - COVID-19 Response and Recovery

Post Date:05/18/2022 1:00 PM
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
  • Final Flash Report Today: With more than 200 weekly editions over the past two years, the Flash Report will transition into a monthly City Manager’s 30-Day Roundup. The new monthly report will consist of continued COVID-19 response and recovery information, information about Citywide services, programs, and engaging City news. The City Manager’s 30-Day Roundup will be distributed to the Flash Report subscriber list on Wednesday, June 1. Additionally, the City’s website homepage will revert to its original format on Tuesday, May 31. Resources available to assist with recovery can be found on the Virtual Local Assistance Center (VLAC) pages on the City’s website.
  • The City’s Eviction Help Center assists tenants and landlords in resolving issues that could lead to evictions. There are many local and state laws governing the eviction process, and it can be confusing. Tenants or landlords who would like assistance can contact the Eviction Help Center at 408-975-4444, email evictionhelp@sanjoseca.gov, or visit the Eviction Help Center webpage.
  • Affordable Housing Month Event: The San José Housing Department and County Office of Supportive Housing are co-hosting a virtual event as part of SV@Home’s Affordable Housing Month. The session, titled “Emergency Interim Housing Case Studies in the City of San José,” is designed to help San José residents understand the interim housing model and how it fits into the broader regional strategy for addressing homelessness. The virtual event is scheduled for Thursday, May 26, at 6 pm. Registration is open to anyone.
  • San José Food Distribution During Memorial Holiday: Please note the following food and meal distribution changes for the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 30.

    Senior Nutrition Program (SNP) sites will be closed (as well as San José Community Centers). They will re-open on Tuesday, May 31.

    Meals on Wheels will deliver the Memorial Day Holiday meal on Friday, May 27.

    Residents can access information regarding food distribution every Monday by using the City’s Food Distribution Toolkit. The next update will be released on May 23.

    To get food, contact: Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
    • Call 1-800-984-3663 Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
      Their staff speaks English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Tagalog. Three-way interpretation is available for other languages.
    • Text ‘FOOD’ to 876-876
    • Get Food – Second Harvest
    • Afterhours – Call 211. It’s free, confidential and available 24/7 in multiple languages. Operated by United Way Bay Area.
Update from the Federal Government
  • Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits: Every U.S. household is eligible to order a third round of free at-home COVID-19 test kits from the federal government. An order includes four boxes (eights test kits). If you need help placing an order, call 800-232-0233.
  • COVID-19 Booster for 5+ Coming Soon: This week the Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer booster for children aged five to 11. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expected to review and issue its recommendation Thursday.

    Please check the Santa Clara County Public Health Department’s vaccinations webpage for information regarding the booster availability locally.
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.

    As this is the final edition of the Flash Report, testing and vaccine sites will no longer be published by the City. Up-to-date information on clinic dates and locations can be found on the County vaccinations webpage.

    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, May 18-20, 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, May 18-20, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    • Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, Expo Hall
      2542 Monterey Hwy., Gate D, San José 95111
      Wednesday, May 18, 1 to 8 p.m.

    • Sun Pharmacy
      2559 S. King Road, San José 95122
      Wednesday-Friday, May 18-20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
      Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

    • North East Medical Services (NEMS)
      1870 Lundy Ave., San José 95131
      Wednesday, May 18, 2 to 4 p.m. -- 18 years and older only

    • Bay Area Community Health (Mexican Consulate)
      302 Enzo Drive, Suite 200, San José 95138
      Friday, May 20, 9 a.m. to 1 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)

    • Valley Water (OptumServe/CDPH Bus)
      5750 Almaden Expy., San José 95118

    • Costco Business Center (OptumServe/CDPH Bus)
      2376 S. Evergreen Loop, San José 95122

    • Grand Century Mall (OptumServe/CDPH Bus)
      1111 Story Road, San José 95122

    • Santa Clara County Office of Education (OptumServe)
      1290 Ridder Park Drive, San José 95131

    • Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (OptumServe)
      2240 S. 7th St., San José 95116

    • Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (OptumServe)
      3990 Zanker Road, San José 95134

    • Central YMCA
      1717 The Alameda, San José 95126

    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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