The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for October 26 includes updated COVID-19 data; tips for safe driving/walking during Halloween weekend, red flag warning; and current information about the PSPS event in Marin including Community Resource Centers.
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The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update is now publishing five days a week (Monday through Friday) and as needed, in order to share important news and resources in our battle against COVID-19 and to keep our economy running. We remain here for you.
Plan for Safe Halloween and Día de los Muertos Celebrations
Halloween and Dia de los Muertos are upon us. Celebrations are going to look differently this year, as California Department of Public Health is discouraging trick-or-treating, indoor parties, and large outdoor gatherings. However, there are plenty of safe alternatives to ensure you have a FUN and safe celebration.
Whether planning a virtual costume party, touring your neighborhood in search of the best decorated home, visiting Marin Center’s Spooktacular Halloween Food Drive-Thru event, or participating in some other alternative, keep it safe by following Marin Public Health’s guidance for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos.
Marin County District Attorney issued a statement today with some additional tips for safely walking or driving around your neighborhood this weekend:
- If you are doing car-based tours of decorations, be extra alert for other vehicles backing out of driveways or leaving parking spaces.
- The days are getting shorter. Be visible and carry a flashlight or reflective vest if you are out at dusk or at night so drivers can see you.
- Stick to familiar, well-lit routes.
- Only cross the street at crosswalks or corners where it is safe. Always look left, right, then left again before crossing.
- Watch for pedestrians and yield to them at all crosswalks.
COVID-19 Data Update:
Below is a summary of today’s data now available on Marin Data & Surveillance webpage. View the page for a broader range of data, plus interactive graphs for confirmed COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Data analysis is available by age range, gender, race and city/town/geographic region. Questions about the data? See our Data FAQ or contact us.
COVID-19 activity in Marin:
DATA TYPE |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Status Update* |
|
Total Confirmed Cases |
4,858 |
+ 40 |
|
Total Recovered (14 days post-diagnosis) |
4,614 |
+ 27 |
|
Total Deaths |
101 |
+ 1 |
|
Current Hospitalizations |
6 |
+ 0 |
|
Total / Cumulative Hospitalizations |
171 |
+ 2 |
|
Tests Completed in Marin |
93,337 |
+ 1,152 |
* The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update is published Monday – Friday. Monday editions of the status update include data from Monday plus Saturday and Sunday of the previous weekend. Therefore, data shown under the “change from last update” heading will always be larger on Mondays and differ from what is published on the Coronavirus in Marin homepage, which is updated 7 days per week.
Residential Care & Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 activity:
DATA TYPE |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Update |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities cumulative ** |
454 |
- 2 |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities current ** |
0 |
- 2 |
|
Positive Staff at Facilities current |
7 |
+ 1 |
|
Facility Patient Deaths |
83 |
+ 0 |
|
Facility Patient Deaths as percentage of all COVID+ deaths |
82 % |
- 1 |
** Our epidemiologists perform periodic data reconciliation as part of their quality improvement efforts. In doing so, they discovered two duplicate entries among the cumulative and current count of patients at facilities.
State COVID-19 activity:
DATA TYPE |
Today’s Report |
Change from yesterday |
|
California Confirmed Cases |
898,029 |
+ 5,219 |
|
California Deaths |
17,345 |
+ 34 |
In Other News… (Non-COVID Updates)
While the following is not related to COVID, it is news from Marin County's Emergency Operations Center that we thought you should know about.
Public Safety Power Shutoff in Effect for Part of Marin County
On Sunday, October 25, PG&E implemented a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) for a large portion of Northern California. A PSPS is a proactive power outage during extreme weather events in order to prevent electrical-line caused wildfires. Approximately 13,829 PG&E customers in Marin are currently without power. PG&E has not yet notified the County as to when power will be restored.
PG&E has opened Community Resource Centers (CRC) at the following locations:
- Stinson Beach: 15 Calle Del Mar (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
- Mill Valley: 352 Throckmorton Avenue (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
- Marin City: 630 Drake Avenue (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
- San Anselmo: 1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
- Fairfax: 142 Bolinas Road (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
- Tam Valley: 350 Bell Lane (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
All Community Resource Centers follow state and county guidelines to fight COVID-19. CRCs provide an ADA-accessible restroom and hand-washing station, medical equipment charging, device charging, Wi-Fi, bottled water and snacks. Electric vehicle charging is not available. Find an EV charging station.
PSPS Preparation Resources
- Learn about PG&E’s new PSPS Watch & Warning Notifications
- VIDEO: Preparing for Public Safety Power Shutoffs
- Marin HHS: Preparing for Extended Outages
“Red Flag” Warning in Marin Continues Through Tuesday, October 27
The National Weather Service has continued its Red Flag Warning for Marin County through 5:00 PM on Tuesday, October 27. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected during this time frame for strong wind gusts and hot, dry conditions. Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution during the Red Flag Warning because a simple spark could cause a major wildfire, including the use of equipment and machinery as well as smoking.
Red Flag Warning & Wildfire Preparedness Information Resources
- Prepare for a potential wildfire: build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan
- FireSafe Marin: Wildfire Preparedness Tips
- “Living With Fire” Webinar Series
Stay Informed
Follow the County of Marin on Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor or subscribe to our status updates. Visit MarinHHS.org/coronavirus for resources to stay connected on the issue.
Helpful Links and Online Resources:
- Frequently Asked Questions
- COVID-19 Test Information
- Face Covering & Mask Information
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Donation Options
- Business Reopening Guidelines
- Archive of past status updates
Contact Us. We Are Here for You.
Have questions? We are here to help. Our call center is available Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 12-noon and 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Please feel free to connect with us for general information and resources by calling (415) 473-7191. We are also available online! As a reminder, please only call 9-1-1 if you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency.
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- Text "MARIN COVID" to 468311 to receive text message notifications
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