Coronavirus in Marin County
COVID-19 Status Update for 05/17/2020
The status update for May 17th, 2020 includes updated COVID-19 activity, Parks closure update, updated Orders, guidance documents and appendices, MarinRecovers.com and an archive of video updates.
Marin County COVID-19… Read MoreStay At Home Order in effect for Marin County
A Stay at Home (also known as Shelter-In-Place) Order is in place for Marin County until further notice. The new order, which takes effect May 17th, 2020 at 11:59 PM, will ease some additional restrictions while practices to strengthen containment of COVID-19 are put into place.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are many types of coronavirus. Some are common and usually mild like the common cold. Others are more severe like SARS (Severe acute respiratory syndrome). A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. It means that people have no immunity (or protection) against the disease it causes. This novel coronavirus was identified in December 2019. The disease it causes is called COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019).
Source: CDC.gov
For more information: see information about 2019 Novel Coronavirus on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website
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Not everyone needs to be tested for COVID-19.
Here is some information that might help in making decisions about seeking care or testing.
- Most people have mild illness and are able to recover at home.
- There is no treatment specifically approved for this virus.
- Testing results may be helpful to inform decision-making about who you come in contact with.
Decisions about testing are based on a variety of factors including risk factors for serious illness, age, occupation, local epidemiology, and where the person is in their illness.
Clinicians should work with Marin HHS to coordinate testing through public health laboratories, or work with clinical or commercial laboratories. All test results should be reported back to Marin HHS.
Visit CDC’s COVID-19 Testing Guidance for more information
Source: Marin HHS, CDC
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If you know you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 you should quarantine yourself in your home and contact your healthcare provider. If you do not have a healthcare provider, call (415) 473-7191.
Even if your healthcare provider decides you do not need to be tested, you should remain quarantined until 15 days after your exposure to make sure you do not develop symptoms.
Source: Marin HHS
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It currently takes 2-5 business days to get the results from a COVID-19 test. Depending on your testing location, a Marin County Public Health Nurse or your doctor will call you with your test results.
While you are waiting on your results, you must self-quarantine:
- Do not leave your home: Except for a medical emergency, you should not leave your home. A household member or friend should handle any outside activities that are allowed under the shelter-in-place order, such as grocery shopping.
- Quarantine yourself to a small space in your home: If possible, designate a room and bathroom that only you will use until you know your test results. The smaller the area, the easier it will be to disinfect it properly.
For detailed guidance see Post-Test Isolation Guidance.
If you test positive, a Marin County Public Health representative will contact you to conduct a contact tracing investigation. This investigation identifies any close contacts who are at high risk of exposure and will need to isolate from others and be tested for COVID-19.
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Testing starts with your medical provider. Anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should immediately call their medical provider and seek testing.
Your medical provider will want to test for possible conditions such as flu, strep, or pneumonia. If your doctor believes you are a candidate for testing, they will refer you to either Marin Public Health or a suitable test center to conduct the testing.
Marin County Public Health also recommends testing for some groups, even if they do not have symptoms, including:
- All persons who were notified that they were exposed to someone who was confirmed to have COVID-19; and
- All persons who were notified by Marin Public Health as being high risk based on outbreak investigations.
- Certain occupations with higher risk of exposures, including some healthcare workers and first responders. Testing for these individuals is arranged through their employer.
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Case Count for
| Age Group | Number of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases |
|---|---|
| 0-18 years | 27 |
| 19-34 years | 61 |
| 35-49 Years | 79 |
| 50-64 Years | 79 |
| 65 years or older | 71 |
| Total Cases | 317 |
Additional Resources
An Emergency Rental Assistance program is available for people who are at risk of homelessness due to a loss of income from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Any Marin county resident who is at risk of homelessness due to income loss may apply. Priority will be given to households with income of 30% or less of the Area Median Income rate ($139,400 for a family of four).
Visit the Emergency Rental Assistance Program website for more information on the program and how to apply for assistance.
The program is operated by Marin Health and Human Services with support from the County of Marin and Marin Community Foundation. Funding assistance is administered by Ritter Center, Adopt a Family Marin, St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin, North Marin Community Services, and Community Action Marin (in partnership with Canal Alliance, Women Helping All People and West Marin Community Services).
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MARIN
Marin Recovers
Provides information and updates about the Marin County reopening plan, shares the progress of the Marin Recovers Industry Advisors, and makes resources available for local industries planning to reopen
Labor and Workforce Development Agency
Addresses employees and unemployment insurance
Workforce Alliance of the North Bay (serving Marin County)
Maintains information for businesses and workers impacted by COVID-19
Marin Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Provides free or discounted services for small businesses in Marin County, including assistance to access SBA loans or the PPP program
Marin Builders Association
Guidance for construction and trades on rules regarding activity during the COVID-19 crisis
County of Marin Environmental Health Services
The information and requirements pertaining to COVID-19 may change as more is learned about this virus and its transmission.
Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM)
Information for food vendors and guidance on participating and attending Farmer’s Markets
CareerPoint Marin
Sends weekly job openings via email to job seekers. Employers can list job openings for free.
City of San Rafael Business Grants
The City of San Rafael has established a fund providing grants up to $5000 to eligible small businesses.
Congressman Jared Huffman
Resources for small and medium sized businesses
Marin Economic Forum (MEF)
Maintains a database of private funding and technical assistance available to small businesses. MEF also has data and analysis of the economic impacts of COVID-19 on the Marin economy, including links to reports, webinars and other articles.
STATE
Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GOBIZ)
Statewide office serving California businesses which includes all information regarding financial assistance and employment information
California Department of Public Health
Resources for employers and workers
FEDERAL
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Guidance for businesses and employers
Small Business Administration (SBA):
SBA has multiple loan and assistance products for small businesses. The most important product is the Emergency Disaster Loan which can be a loan up to $2 million plus a grant of up to $10,000 for eligible small businesses.
Small Business Administration
Disaster assistance in response to Coronavirus
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Loans (that a portion or all will be forgivable) to cover employee salaries, rent, mortgage interest and other allowable expenses for businesses affected by COVID-19. The loans must be obtained through a bank.
On April 17, Marin County Public Health announced a new public health order requiring the use of face coverings when completing essential activities. The new order will go into effect at 12:00p.m., Wednesday, April 22. Everyone is asked to wear a face covering when they are interacting with others who are not members of their household in public and private spaces. Specifically, the order states that people must wear face coverings when:
- Inside public spaces or waiting in line to enter public spaces
- Seeking health care
- Waiting for or riding on mass transit or other shared transportation
- In common areas of buildings, such as hallways, stairways, elevators and parking facilities.
- Workers at businesses physically open and in areas where the public is present, likely to be present, or at any time when others are nearby.
- Workers in any space where food is being prepared and/or packaged for sale.
- Drivers/Operators of public transit.
View video on how to make your own face covering
View COVID-19 Guidance for Masks and Gloves (Updated April 28, 2020)
Information and resources for individuals with disabilities.
Marin COVID-19 Relief Fund
Many have asked what they can do to help by donating. In lieu on physical donations from community members, and in keeping in line with social distancing, the Marin Community Foundation has set up a #COVID-19 relief fund.
The fund will be used to soften the social and economic impacts of the pandemic with five main efforts:
- Emergency rental assistance for low-income residents
- Expanded food for economically disadvantaged families
- Expanded meals for seniors
- Wi-Fi mobile access for economically disadvantaged students
- Emergency childcare for health care workers and emergency responders
If you wish to donate, please visit the following link: https://marincf.givecorps.com/causes/14681-covid-19-fund-of-mcf.
Help us obtain PPE and supplies for our healthcare workers
The American Medical Association is already working with manufacturers to increase the production and distribution of PPE to healthcare workers across the country. Therefore, we’re not asking residents to try and purchase new PPE for donation purposes.
However, if you have excess inventory of PPE to you wish to donate to support our health care and first responder workers, please fill out our online donation form. Alternatively, donations can be dropped off Monday - Friday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm, at The Salvation Army (351 Mission Avenue, San Rafael).
We are accepting the following items in new, unopened boxes only:
Unfortunately, we cannot accept homemade masks. Please keep those for yourself, your family or a neighbor!
- N95 masks
- Surgical masks
- Isolation masks
- Disposable gowns
- Latex gloves