Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for February 17 2023, includes New Marin COVID Dashboard Launches Today; Re-enroll in Medi-Cal to Maintain Coverage; Norovirus “Stomach Flu” Cases Are on the Rise; Important Changes to Data; 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.
New Marin COVID Dashboard Launches Today
Public Health Officer, Dr. Matt Willis introduces the new dashboard and reviews local numbers as of the morning of February 17 in this week’s video. Marin County Public Health has restructured the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Surveillance website to provide the most relevant data. The more streamlined dashboard highlights virus levels in wastewater, data on hospitalizations and deaths, facility outbreaks as well as emerging variants of concern. Historic data will remain archived and publicly available here.
Re-enroll in Medi-Cal to Maintain Coverage
As California’s pandemic State of Emergency ends later this month, low-income residents are at risk for losing health insurance if they do not re-enroll in Medi-Cal. Starting in April, normal renewal requirements will resume. Medi-Cal beneficiaries should update their contact information so alerts about renewals are not missed. Learn more about the end of the continuous coverage requirement. Medi-Cal recipients can also contact Marin Health & Human Services Medi-Cal or call 1-877-410-8817
Norovirus “Stomach Flu” Cases Are on the Rise
Highly contagious norovirus, known for causing a nasty, days-long stomach illness, is on the rise as shown by wastewater surveillance in Sausalito CA, Novato CA, Mill Valley, CA and San Rafael, CA. Key ways to curb transmission include handwashing, cleaning shared surfaces, and keeping family members out of school and work if they’re experiencing symptoms. Marin County Public Health will continue to monitor norovirus activity and provide guidance as needed.
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.
Important Changes to Data
As we restructure our local data processes, we will focus on wastewater levels available here, hospitalizations, variants, and outbreaks. These data will be updated weekly on Fridays.
Today’s Report
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COVID-19 Hospitalization Data |
Today’s Report |
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Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
10 |
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Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census |
3 |
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Actively Circulating Variants |
BA.5, XBB, BQ |
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Long-Term Care Facility Outbreaks |
Today’s Report |
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# of Facilities Currently Experiencing an Outbreak |
10 |
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