Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for January 5, 2022 includes Video Update: Measuring our Tolerance for Omicron Infections; CDC Panel Approves of Boosters for 12-to15-Year-Olds; Public Health Update for the School Community; and updated local COVID-19 data.
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The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update is published weekdays and as needed to share important news and resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic and to keep the local economy running. We remain here for you.
Video Update: Measuring our Tolerance for Omicron Infections
Dr. Willis shares an update about the status of Omicron in Marin County, presenting a scenario regarding the risk of infection within our community and steps being taken to keep critical sectors functioning during this time of high case rates.
CDC Panel Approves of Boosters for 12- to 15-Year Olds
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted today to recommend a single-dose Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccine for individuals ages 12-to-15-years-old. They also recommended that booster eligibility should happen five months after completion of a Pfizer vaccination series. Previously, boosters we granted to people 16 or older, with a 6-month waiting period before becoming eligible for a booster dose. Finally, the CDC signed off on an additional vaccine dose, 28 days after their second shot, for 5-to-11-year-olds who are immunocompromised.
The panel’s decision comes two days after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended their emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, endorsing the three recommendations above.
What happens next?
Now that the ACIP has given their stamp of approval on the FDA’s recommendation, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky have the final word as whether these changes will take effect. The state of California has one final layer of review, after Dr. Walensky’s pending approval, which is an independent review of data by the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup (WSSSRW).
View the steps required for a vaccine to be implemented in California below:
Public Health Update for the School Community
Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) will host an online Public Health Update tomorrow Thursday, January 6, at 4:00PM for school staff, teachers, administrators, parents and guardians. This virtual event will feature Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis and Deputy Public Health Officer Dr. Lisa Santora, who will provide a snapshot of Marin’s current COVID-19 status and answer questions during the Q&A following their presentation. Superintendent of Schools Mary Jane Burke will moderate this online event.
Please see the information below including the link to attend this event.
Public Health Update for the School Community
Return to School 2022
Thurs. January 6, 2022
4:00PM - 5:00PM
ZOOM LINK
Webinar ID: 880 1113 4735
Passcode: 212768
Dial In: 408-638-0968
Session will be recorded and posted on the Rethinking Schools Website.
Spanish Translation available.
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.
Looking for daily data trends? Our Marin Data & Surveillance webpage uses Tableau dashboards to visualize the impact of COVID-19 in Marin County. Under each dashboard are links to datasets available on Marin County's Open Data Portal.
|
COVID-19 Case Data |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
Total Confirmed Cumulative Cases |
19,855 |
+235 |
|
“Active Cases” (Confirmed in Past 14 Days) |
2,632 |
+61 |
|
Total Cumulative Deaths |
200 |
+0 |
|
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
12 |
-1 |
|
Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census |
2 |
-1 |
|
COVID-19 Vaccination Data |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Status Update |
|
Marin residents age 5+ vaccinated with at least one dose |
245,765 |
+ 209 |
|
Percent of Marin population age 5+ who have received at least one dose |
98%** |
+ 0.0% |
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Percent of Marin population age 5+ who have completed vaccine series. |
93.1% |
+ 0.1% |
|
Percent of entire Marin population that is “fully immunized” (14+ days post final dose)* |
89% * |
+ 0% |
* Note that this percentage is out of all Marin residents including children younger than 5.
** As population estimates may not be precise, as of December 13, 2021, the proportion of residents age 5+ vaccinated with at least one dose will be displayed up to, but not higher than 98%.
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State COVID-19 data: |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
California Confirmed Cases |
5,480,265 |
+51,743 |
|
California Deaths |
76,054 |
+ 130 |
Other Local and State Data Dashboards:
- Marin Vaccination Data
- California COVID-19 Data and Tools
- California COVID-19 Race & Ethnicity Data
- Tracking Variants across California
Stay Informed
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Helpful Links and Online Resources:
- Find a vaccine clinic near you
- Free COVID-19 testing
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Apply for Rental Assistance
- Financial Resources for Businesses
- Archive of past status updates
- Subscribe to County of Marin News
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