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COVID-19 Resources Spring 2021

What is PHC Doing About COVID-19 and how can I be involved?

  1. Send a picture of you getting tested for COVID to @calphc to be entered into a raffle for a Visa or DoorDash gift card. You can enter every week up to two times a week.

  2. PHC is asking chapters to submit their COVID-19 testing rates. Get tested and let your chapter know!

  3. Read our Statement on COVID-19

  4. Read our COVID-19 Guidelines

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Statement on COVID-19 

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The Panhellenic Executive Council remains committed to preventing the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Unfortunately, it has come to our attention that several members of our community have been deviating from community guidelines regarding the pandemic. We would like to take this opportunity to remind the Panhellenic community that it is extremely important that you refrain from attending social gatherings with individuals from outside your household and strive to get tested twice a week.

 

Failing to uphold community guidelines surrounding COVID-19 is incredibly dangerous and problematic for a variety of reasons:

  1. Anyone can get COVID-19 and each individual’s reaction to COVID-19 is different. Although there have been no deaths or hospitalizations on our campus, there have been deaths and hospitalizations of college students at other universities as a result of contracting COVID-19. You are not immune. 

  2. By putting yourself at risk, you are also putting others individuals at risk who support our community. Panhellenic chapter houses employ members of the community and putting those individuals at risk is reckless and, frankly, unacceptable.

  3. We know many of you are excited about the end of the Stay at Home Order in California. Continuing to spread the virus could prevent Bay Area restaurants, bars, and other indoor facilities from opening. This would not only affect your social lives and your ability to be social in facilities outside of your home, but would also drastically affect the local economy.

  4. We are a community that is mostly white and mostly affluent. By neglecting COVID-19 guidelines, we are flaunting our privilege in perhaps the most dangerous way possible. Consider the message you are sending to members of our community and the larger Bay Area community who have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 when you choose not to follow public health recommendations.

  5. Under non-COVID circumstances, there are very specific safety precautions that are taken at PHC and IFC social events. That is not happening right now because none of the social events occurring are sanctioned by PHC or IFC. By attending social events, you are exposing yourself to extra risk related to incidents of SVSH and alcohol or drug use. If you feel you are not putting yourself at risk, just know you are normalizing poor risk practices and putting others at risk.

 

We know it is hard to follow the guidelines right now. We are all struggling. The reality is, however, that not following the guidelines has a far greater impact than any of us can really conceptualize. We urge you to continue to take this pandemic seriously and do what you can to protect yourself and the people around you.

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Spring 2021 Panhellenic Community Guidelines

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Every member should recognize and acknowledge that the Spring 2021 will look very different than any other semester. All members of the Panhellenic Community are expected to follow all state, county, city and university guidelines. It is extremely important to show respect for yourself and all members of the Panhellenic and Greek Community by following the guidelines listed below. We know it is difficult to abide by these guidelines, but is essential to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community.

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Community members who live in Berkeley are expected to:

 

Chapter Actions

  • Panhellenic chapters should not host any in-person events until public health directives and Panhellenic allows

  • Chapter presidents are strongly encouraged to work with their housing corporations to require testing for residents of sorority houses

  • It is the responsibility of every individual within the chapter to hold their sisters accountable and strive to getting tested

  • The PHC Vice President of Risk will ask chapters to report to her the percentage of members who were tested in the past week

 

Individual Actions

  • Wear a face covering at all times when outside and comply with individual chapter property face covering expectations

  • Practice physical/social distancing (6 ft. apart) as much as possible

  • Practice good hand-washing hygiene by washing frequently and for 20 seconds with soap and water, or utilize hand sanitizer if hand washing facilities are not available

  • Do NOT attend events with anyone outside of your residence whenever possible (includes fraternity parties, social gatherings at unaffiliated houses, large scale events, small hangouts at other Greek households, or other parties)

  • Do NOT visit individuals in other Greek houses (all PHC houses have no-guest policies)

  • Prioritize self care! Strengthening your immune system by getting plenty of SLEEP, nutrition, stress-relief, and exercise

  • Stay home if you are feeling sick or experiencing any of these symptoms

  • Stay home if a member of you household has a confirmed COVID-19 infection or has been in close contact with someone who had a confirmed COVID-19 infection

  • All members of the PHC community currently residing in Berkeley (both liv-ins as well as live-outs with house access) are strongly encouraged to get tested twice a week. Testing is available at Memorial Stadium and the RSF.

  • It is especially important to get tested if exhibiting any of the symptoms associated with COVID or close contact with someone who has been exposed to someone who has COVID-19.

  • Report to the Tang Center if you have a positive COVID-19 test. Reporting can be done completely anonymously by calling (510) 643-8227. Reporting a positive test helps the Tang Center complete contact tracing and minimize the spread of COVID-19. You, or anyone you know or have interacted with, will not be subject to punitive action for reporting your test.

  • If you or someone you know attended a social event and is involved in a risk-related event (alleged incidence of SVSH, poor risk practices, community development, or house culture) coming forward with that information to PHC or your chapter president will not result in punitive actions. We are dedicated to upholding the safety of the PHC community over enforcing punitive measures.


 

We will continue to update these guidelines as the situation evolves and we will be updating you with any changes.

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Testing Locations (insurance is not required): these may be subject to change so please check the website or call before hand to see if they are available.

East Bay
* The Tang Center: https://uhs.berkeley.edu/coronavirus/health-information/testing-covid-19
   * Must Call First in order to confirm that they have an available test
       * The amount of tests at the Tang Center are LIMITED, so please confirm that you have symptoms before going in to get tested

   * Provides a PCR test and results are generally available in 2-3 days.
       * If significantly ill, requiring assessment within our COVID tent: stop by the Durant side of Tang Monday through Friday 10-4pm or go directly to the nearest Emergency Room

   * If mild symptoms: schedule a telephone appointment with a UHS clinician online at eTang.berkeley.edu

   * Surveillance Testing: required for students living on campus and highly recommended for those living in congregate housing.
       * Located at the Rec Sports Facility (RSF). Testing hours will be 8:30am - 3:00pm

       * Not recommended for people who have COVID-19 or for those who have been in close contact with a case within the past 2 weeks.

* City of Berkeley Testing Location: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/get-tested/
   * Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center: 1730 Oregon St., Berkeley, CA 94703

   * Testing is free and open to everybody

   *  Will get the results within 2-3 days

   * Call (888)-634-1123 or visit the website above to make an appointment

   * Must make an appointment in order to get tested and wear a face covering

* Allen Temple Baptist Church
   * 8501 International Bvd., Oakland

   * Monday – Saturday 1:00pm – 7:00pm

   * Schedule an appointment at https://www.projectbaseline.com/study/covid-19/

* Roots Community Health Center
   * 9925 International Blvd, Oakland

   * Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:30am – 3:30pm

   * Appointments are preferred but not required: https://rootsclinic.org/covid-19-testing/

* West Oakland Health Center
   * 700 Adeline St, Oakland, CA 94607

   * Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8:30am – 5:30pm and Saturday: 8:30am – 12:30pm

   * Schedule an appointment at https://www.color.com/covid-19-testing-in-west-oakland and language assistance available at 211

* La Clínica de La Raza
   * The parking lot at 35th Ave & E 12th St, Oakland, CA 94601

   * Monday – Friday 8:30am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 5:00pm

   * Schedule an appointment by calling 510-535-3370 during operating centers

* Native American Health Center Parking Lot
   * 3050 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94601

   * Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00am – 7:00pm and Saturday 10:000am – 4:00pm

   * Schedule an appointment at https://www.color.com/nahc and language assistance available at 211

* San Leandro Marina Community Center
   * 15301 Wicks Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94579

   * Tuesday – Saturday 8:00am – 7:00pm

   * Schedule an appointment at https://lhi.care/covidtesting or call (888) 634-1123 (English & Spanish)

* Cal State East Bay - Parking Lot A
   * Off W Loop Rd, Hayward (Location will change in August)

   * Monday - Friday 9:00 pm - 4:00 pm

   * Test includes nasal cavities and back of the throat

   * No appointment required and any person can be tested

   * Call (510) 583-4949 or visit https://www.hayward-ca.gov/content/hayward-covid-19-testing-center for more information

* LifeLong Medical Care
   * 1900 6th St, Berkeley

   * Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm

   * Must be a LifeLong member or work or reside in Berkeley

   * To make an appointment for LifeLong Members call (510) 981-4199 or for Berkeley referrals call (510) 981-5380

* Alameda County Fairgrounds – Gate 12
   * Road 12, Valley Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566

   * Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm

   * Must be a resident of Pleasanton, Livermore, or Dublin

   * No appointment required

   * For more information, visit https://www.valleycare.com/regional-testing-site-for-covid-19/

* Washington Hospital
   * 2000 Mowry Ave, Fremont

   * Monday - Sunday 11 am- 7 pm

   * Schedule an appointment by calling 510-791-3430

* Tice Valley Community Gym- Walnut Creek
   * 2055 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek

   * Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:15 pm

   * Schedule an appointment at lhi.care/covidtesting or call 1-844-421-0804

* Pinole Public Library
   * 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. Pinole

   * Monday- Friday 8 am - 4:15 pm

   * Schedule appointments on lhi.care/covidtesting or  call 1-888-634-1124

* Henry J. Kaiser Center
   * 10 10th Street, Oakland 

   * Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm

   * Schedule appointments online thru Project Baseline

* Martinez Health Center
   * 2500 Alhambra Ave, Martinez

   * Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:15 pm

   * Schedule appointments by calling 844-421-0804

* Antioch Health Center
   * 2335 Country Hills Dr, Antioch

   * Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:15 pm 

   * Schedule appointments by calling 844-421-0804

* Brentwood Senior Center
   * 193 Griffith Ln., Brentwood

   * Monday -Friday 8 am - 4:15 pm 

   * Schedule appointments on lhi.care/covidtesting or  call 884-421-0804

* Other Alameda County Testing Locations: http://www.acphd.org/2019-ncov/testing.aspx
   * Provides information about all the different places around Alameda county that are conducting COVID-19 tests free of charge.

North Bay
* San Rafael-Canal Area
   * Tuesday-Saturday appointments and schedule through lhi.care/covidtesting or call 1-888-634-1123

* San Rafael-Civic Center Areas
   * Monday-Friday appointments and schedule through lhi.care/covidtesting

* Petaluma-Optumserve
   * On an appointment basis and can schedule appointments through lhi.care/covidtesting or call 1-888-634-1123

* Sonoma County Public Health Lab
   * 3313 Chanate Road Santa Rosa, CA 95404

   * Monday-Friday Drive-thru; 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

   * Make an appointment at 707-565-4667

* Napa Valley Expo
   * 575 3rd St, Napa, CA 94559

   * Monday-Sunday 8 am - 8 pm

   * Schedule online thru Project Baseline or call 707-253-4540

* North Vallejo Community Center
   * 1121 Whitney Ave, Vallejo, CA 94589

   * On an appointment basis and schedule through lhi.care/covidtesting or  call 1-888-634-1123

South Bay
* Pal Stadium
   * 680 34th Street, San Jose

   * Monday-Friday 9 am - 3 pm

   * Schedule an appointment at projectbaseline.com/study/covid-19/

* Antioch Baptist Church
   * 268 E Julian St, San Jose

   * Wednesday 10 am - 3 pm

   * Schedule appointments (not required though) through rootsclinic.org/covid-19-testing, or call 408-490-4710

* Santa Clara Fairgrounds
   * 344 Tully Road, San Jose

   * Monday - Friday 9 am - 3 pm

   * Schedule  an appointment at  projectbaseline.com/study/covid-19/

* James Lick High School
   * 2951 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose

   * Monday - Friday 7 am- 12 pm and 1 pm - 7 pm

   * Schedule  an appointment at  lhi.care/covidtesting or  call 1-888-634-1123

* Christopher High School
   * 850 Day Road, Gilroy

   * Monday - Friday 7 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 7 pm

   * Schedule an appointment through lhi.care/covidtesting or  call 1-888-634-1123

* De Paul Health Center
   * 18550 De Paul Drive, Morgan Hill

   * Monday - Sunday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

   * Schedule through www.scvmc.org/patients-and-visitors/for-patients/Pages/covid-19-testing.aspx or call 888-334-1000

* Valley Health - Downtown
   * 777 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose

   * Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

   * Schedule through www.scvmc.org/patients-and-visitors/for-patients/Pages/covid-19-testing.aspx or call 888-334-1000

* Valley Health - East Valley
   * 1993 McKee Road, San Jose

   * Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

   * Schedule through www.scvmc.org/patients-and-visitors/for-patients/Pages/covid-19-testing.aspx or call 888-334-1000

* Valley Health - Milpitas
   * 160 N Main Street, Milpitas

   * Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:3- pm

   *  Schedule through www.scvmc.org/patients-and-visitors/for-patients/Pages/covid-19-testing.aspx or call 888-334-1000

Peninsula
* Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
   * 2450 Garcia Ave, Mountain View

   * Monday- Wednesday 9 am- 4 pm and Thursday 9 am - 1pm

* East Palo Alto Family YMCA
   * 550 Bell Street, East Palo Alto

   * Friday - Saturday 9 am - 4 pm

   * Schedule an am appointment through projectbaseline.com/study/covid-19/

* San Mateo County Event Center
   * 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo

   * Monday-Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm

   * Schedule an appointment through projectbaseline.com/study/covid-19/

San Francisco
* Glide
   * 330 Ellis Street, San Francisco

   * Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm

   * Schedule an appointment by calling 415-674-6012

* City Test SF- Soma
   * 600 7th Street, San Francisco

   * Monday - Friday; 9 am - 5 pm

   * Schedule an appointment at home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=sfdph

* Serramonte High School
   * 699, Serramonte Blvd, Daly City

   * Wednesday - Friday 9 am - 4 pm

* City College Student Health Center
   * 180 Friday Kahlo Way, San Francisco

   * Monday - Sunday 8 am - 6:30 pm

   * Schedule an appointment through lhi.care/covidtesting

* Mission Neighborhood Health Center
   * For uninsured or SF Health Network patients

   * 240 Shotwell St, San Francisco

   * Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 5 pm

   * Schedule (but not necessary) an appointment by calling 510-535-3370

* CDPH- Southeast Health Center
   * For uninsured or SF Health Network patients

   * 2055 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA

   * Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:15 pm

   * Schedule an appointment through lhi.care/covidtesting or call 1-844-421-0804

* SF Free Clinic
   *  For uninsured or SF Health Network patients

   * 4900 California St, San Francisco

   * Monday - Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm

   * Schedule an appointment by calling 415-750-9894

* Maxine Hall Health Center
   * For uninsured or SF Health Network patients

   * 1181 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco

   * Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm

   * Schedule an appointment by calling 311

* CDPH- Castro/Mission
   * For uninsured or SF Health Network patients

   * 3850 17th St, San Francisco, CA

   * Monday-Friday 8 am- 5 pm

   * Schedule an appointment by calling 415-682-1740



Testing locations that may not be free/require insurance around Alameda County:
* Carbon Health
   * Location changes frequently

   * Schedule an appointment at https://carbonhealth.com/ or call (510) 904-4287

* Dignity Health
   * 3900 Piedmont Ave, Oakland

   * Schedule an appointment at https://www.gohealthuc.com/bayarea/san-francisco/piedmont-ave or call (415) 432-7899

* CVS MinuteClinic
   * 2000 Driscoll Rd, Fremont, CA 94539

   * 26059 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544

   * 7200 Bancroft Ave, Oakland, CA 94605

   * 1550 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA 94577
       * Schedule appointment  for these locations at https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing?icid=covid_testing_dt_banner

* City Health Urgent Care
   * 13690 E 14th St, Ste 100, San Leandro, CA 94578

   * 1300 Clay St, Ste 165, Oakland, CA 94612
       *  Schedule appointments for these locations at https://www.cityhealthuc.com/get-tested-for-covid-19-4/ or call (510) 984-2489

* AFC Urgent Care, Newark
   * 5763 Stevenson Blvd, Newark, CA 94560

   *  Schedule an appointment at https://www.afcurgentcare.com/newark/ or call (510) 401-3725

* Osita Health Clinic
   * 2521 Seminary Ave, Ste 1, Oakland, CA 94506

   * Schedule an appointment at https://ositahealthclinic.com/ or call (510) 777-1000


 

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