Health Matters
Teachers, Staff Get Tested
Sun Staff Reports
The Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) initiated the first phases of a comprehensive COVID19 testing program of staff on Feb. 3. The testing is a key component of the district’s plan to reopen elementary schools for hybrid instruction on Monday, March 8.
What to Do When One Tests Positive
Alameda County health officials have compiled a set of guidelines for what to do and what to expect when someone at a workplace is diagnosed with COVID-19 or its variants.
Superintendent Weighs Reopening
The Superintendent of Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) Pascuale Scuderi released the following statement on Jan. 24.
On Teenage Depression
Most people are experiencing some degree of depression during the pandemic, but it is higher in teenagers. Not being in school, around friends, no extracurricular activities, no socializing and spending more time on social media and video games are taking a toll.
Church to Host Service to Help Cope with COVID-related Grief
The First Presbyterian Church of Alameda has announced the opportunity to take part in a “Blue Christmas” Service on Monday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m., online via Zoom.