Update for Sept. 30, 2022 includes: Over Age 50? Get Boosted and Get Treated; Flu Season is Here: Fight the Flu; Upcoming COVID-19 Forums for Schools, Seniors; Know your COVID-19 Community Level; and updated local COVID-19 data.
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The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update is published weekly and as needed to share important news and resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic response. We remain here for you.
Over Age 50? Get Boosted and Get Treated
Many of us over age 50 do not see ourselves as being at high risk, which may lead us to forego booster doses or treatment when infected. Marin’s data are clear that COVID-19 outcomes are most severe in those over age 50, even in those who may be otherwise healthy.
We have two messages for every resident over age 50:
It’s time to get your updated booster dose. Fall and winter bring new risks for infection, and the new booster protects you against the Omicron variants that will be circulating over the coming months. To schedule an appointment for a free booster, visit our Vaccine Finder webpage.
If you get COVID, get treated. Treatment with a week of pills is highly effective at preventing bad outcomes, and is free and available through your doctor. Learn more about COVID-19 Treatments.
Flu Season is Here: Fight the Flu. Get Vaccinated!
October is typically the start of flu season in Marin. Marin County Public Health has reported that flu has begun to circulate locally, which signals the start of flu season. Now is the time to get the protection of the vaccine.
The flu is a contagious disease that can cause serious illness. Getting vaccinated against the flu is the best way to keep yourself and your family healthy and out of the hospital. CDPH recommends the annual flu vaccination for everyone six months of age and older.
Keep in mind, most Marin vaccine providers are offering both flu shots and the new COVID-19 boosters at the same time.
The general public can find flu shots at most pharmacies around Marin County. Use MCPH’s Vaccine Finder tool or CDC’s Vaccine Finder tool to find your nearest flu shot.
Kaiser Permanente members can access FREE walk-in (no appointment necessary) flu shots at three North Bay locations:
- San Rafael Medical Center (99 Montecillo Road, Lobby of Medical Office Building 2), Monday – Friday 1:30PM to 4:30PM
- San Rafael Park (1650 Los Gamos Drive, Safety Conference Room on 2nd Floor), Monday – Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM; Saturdays (October 8, 15, 29) 9:00AM to 4:00PM
- Petaluma Medical Offices (3900 Lakeville Hwy, Conference Rooms C & D), Monday – Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM; Saturdays (October 1, 22) 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Upcoming COVID-19 Forums for Schools, Seniors
This next week, Marin County Public Health will be participating in two public online forums to provide COVID-19 updates to our school and older adult communities.
Public Health Update for the School Community
Monday, October 3 at 4:00pm – Drs Santora and Willis will provide a Public Health Update for the School Community. The update will be held via online (zoom link; Webinar ID: 838 4448 1710; Passcode: 722670; Dial In: 408-638-0968). Questions can be submitted in advance to RapidResponse@marinschools.org.
Marin County Commission on Aging – Public Meeting
Wednesday, October 6 at 10:00am – Dr. Matt Willis will present “Building a Healthier Marin: COVID and Beyond,” hosted by the Marin County Commission on Aging. He will discuss health equity in Marin, review potential scenarios for the pandemic future locally, and offer specific actions that can be taken by older adults to reduce risk. (The forum will be held online (zoom link; webinar ID: 838 2029 1566; Passcode: 662153; Call-in: (669) 219-2599)
Know your COVID-19 Community Level
The CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels are a tool to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data. Levels can be low, medium, or high and are determined by looking at hospital beds being used, hospital admissions, and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area. Take precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 based on the COVID-19 Community Level in Marin or other community in which you live, work or visit.
Location |
Todays’ COVID-19 Community Level: |
Suggested Prevention Steps: |
---|---|---|
Marin County |
LOW |
People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.
COVID-19 Data Update:
Below is just a snapshot of local COVID-19 data. Find a more in-depth analysis of COVID-19 trends on the Marin Data & Surveillance webpage, our Data FAQ, or Marin County’s Open Data Portal.
Data sets updated weekly (published on Fridays) include:
- COVID-19 vaccination rates
- COVID-19 cases & deaths among facility staff and residents
- Weekly/Cumulative count of COVID-19 deaths among Marin residents
- State COVID-19 Data
Status updates are now published weekly on Fridays. “Change from Last Status Update” accounts for 7 days of data, unless noted otherwise (view past status updates).
COVID-19 Case Data |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Status Update on Sept. 23, 2022 |
---|---|---|
Total Confirmed Cumulative Cases |
41,578 |
+ 162 |
“Active Cases” (Confirmed in Past 10 Days) |
187 |
+ 31 |
Total Cumulative Deaths |
266 |
+ 0 |
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
7 |
+ 1 |
Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census |
1 |
+ 1 |
COVID-19 Vaccination Data |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Week |
---|---|---|
Percent of Marin residents vaccinated with at least one dose |
98.0%** |
N/A** |
Percent of Marin population who have completed vaccine series. |
92.1%* |
+ 0.1% |
Percent of Marin residents who have received a Booster/3rd Dose |
66.8%* |
+ 0.4% |
* Note that this percentage is out of all Marin residents including children younger than 6 months.
** As DOF population estimates may not be precise, the proportion of vaccinated people in any group will be displayed up to, but not higher than 98%.
Residential Care & Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 data: |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Week |
---|---|---|
Positive Patients at Facilities cumulative |
2,216 |
+ 1 |
Positive Patients at Facilities current |
16 |
– 13 |
Positive Staff at Facilities current |
14 |
– 7 |
Facility Patient Deaths |
169 |
+ 0 |
Facility Patient Deaths as percentage of all COVID+ deaths |
63.5% |
+ 0.0% |
State COVID-19 data: |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Week |
---|---|---|
California Confirmed Cases |
10,412,352 |
+ 27,679 |
California Deaths |
95,165 |
+ 156 |
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