Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for January 26, 2022 Video: What Does Endemic Mean?; Updated School Guidance for Outdoor Masking & Large Gatherings; 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: What Does Endemic Mean?
Our downward trend of COVID-19 cases is raising questions about the next step. As we begin to emerge from the Omicron surge, Dr. Matt Willis, Public Health Officer for Marin County, is considering the road ahead.
He shares examples of two common viruses – Influenza (flu) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) - to illustrate how we currently live with endemic viruses, and how Marin County will -- over time -- reach this point with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).
Updated School Guidance for Outdoor Masking & Large Gatherings
Earlier this week, Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) amended its COVID-19 guidelines for our community’s TK-12 schools. Effective yesterday, January 25, three key changes to Marin’s 32 Point Safety Protection Plan took place. The cap on attendees for large gatherings such as school assemblies and school sporting events has been eliminated. This change applies to indoor and outdoor events. Previously, the capacity for indoor gatherings was 50 participants. Now, local schools will mirror California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) requirements for mega-events if the indoor gathering surpasses 500 people (or 5,000 or more people outdoors). Mega-events require proof of full vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test. Participants and attendees of any event hosted indoors will still be required to wear a mask and adhere to the current CDPH rules for face coverings.
Other school-related youth activities (school care, drama, music, and transportation) will also follow updated guidance from CDPH and Marin County Public Health. These activities must follow CDPH guidance on mega-events. Spectators may attend all indoor events.
Lastly, masking guidance in outdoor settings in schools has been updated. Staff & students should follow CDPH face covering guidance. They should also consider wearing a mask in crowded outdoor settings where distancing cannot be maintained and for activities that may involve close contact with others where vaccination status is unknown.
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.
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.
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COVID-19 Case Data |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
Total Confirmed Cumulative Cases |
27,068 |
+ 221 |
|
“Active Cases” (Confirmed in Past 14 Days) |
3,032 |
- 138 |
|
Total Cumulative Deaths |
203 |
+ 0 |
|
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
23 |
- 2 |
|
Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census |
5 |
+ 0 |
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COVID-19 Vaccination Data |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Status Update |
|
Marin residents age 5+ vaccinated with at least one dose |
249,644 |
+ 112 |
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Percent of Marin population age 5+ who have completed vaccine series. |
94.4% |
+ 0.0% |
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Marin residents age 5+ who have received a Booster/3rd Dose |
140,800 |
+ 749 |
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Percent of entire Marin population that is “fully immunized” (14+ days post final dose)* |
90% * |
+ 0% |
* Note that this percentage is out of all Marin residents including children younger than 5.
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State COVID-19 data: |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
California Confirmed Cases |
7,569,687 |
+ 87,218 |
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California Deaths |
78,316 |
+ 198 |
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