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COVID-19 Status Update for 03/11/2022

Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for March 11, 2022 includes Updated Schools Guidance; Masking on Public Transit Extended; COVID-19 Glossary of Terms (Vol III) and updated local COVID-19 data. 

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The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update is three times per week 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. 

 

Updated Schools Guidance 

Changes to California Department of Public Health (CDPH) masking guidance in schools become effective tomorrow. The Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) partnered with Marin County Public Health (MCPH) to update the Marin County School Guidelines (32-point-plan) to reflect these changes.  

As of March 12th, the following changes go into effect: 

  • Masks will be strongly recommended to be worn by all staff and students while indoors, regardless of vaccination status, but will no longer be required. Face coverings will remain optional outdoors as the risk of transmission is low in most outdoor settings. 
    • Note: Schools and districts may choose to enforce stricter masking standards by continuing to require masks indoors.  
  • The number of attendees for indoor mega-events will be considered 1,000 or more people. Schools and event operators using school facilities must follow CDPH requirements for mega-events. 

 

More information on preventing COVID-19 in schools can be found by visiting the webpages below. 

 

Masking on Public Transit Extended 

In a statement yesterday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), announced it would continue its directive for universal use of masks, regardless of vaccination status, in public transit and transit hubs (i.e., train stations, bus stops, airports, ferry terminals) until April 18.  

Where are masks still mandatory for all?  

Below is a review of where masks are required for everyone, regardless of whether they’re up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations or not: 

Note: This list reflects the TSA’s latest statement and the updated masking guidance for schools taking effect tomorrow.  

  • Public transit   
  • Health Care Settings  
  • Long-term care facilities   
  • Homeless shelters   
  • State and local correctional facilities and detention centers  

In addition, businesses may elect to implement indoor face covering policies that are stricter than current CDPH masking guidelines (e.g., requiring all patrons and employees to wear a mask).  

Both Marin County Public Health and California Department of Public Health strongly encourage the use of masks indoors, especially for our residents who are more vulnerable to infection or more at risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19. 

Read the full TSA Statement regarding the extension of mask use in public transit.  

 

COVID-19 Glossary of Terms (Vol III) 

During the pandemic, we not only have been subject to new ways of living, but also a wide variety of different vocabulary. Because many of these terms were unfamiliar for many of us prior to COVID-19, we decided to create a glossary of words which have gained importance over the past two years.  

Hybrid-Immunity: Hybrid-immunity happens when an individual has developed both natural immunity from being previously infected with COVID-19 and immunity generated by a vaccine.  

MIS-C / MIS-A: The “MIS” in MIS-C and MIS-A is short for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome. It can occur in both children and teens under 21 years of age (MIS-C) and has also been referred to as pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome (PIMS). This syndrome is typically much more complicated when present in an adult (MIS-A). Although rare, this condition can be a result of being infected with COVID-19. MIS is very serious because it involves the inflammation of different parts of the body such the skin or heart.      

Long COVID: What happens to individuals after recovering from COVID-19 infection? Some may feel a resurgence of symptoms as if the virus was lingering in their system or other recurring health issues. This can happen to anyone who had COVID-19 and we call this “long COVID.” The severity of symptoms varies from person to person. Learn more about common long COVID and its symptoms on the CDPH website.  

Pandemic: A pandemic, like the one we are currently experiencing with COVID-19, refers to an epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents, affecting a large number of people. 

Epidemic: An epidemic refers to an increase, often a sudden one, of a disease in a certain population that is beyond what is expected for that community. 

Endemic: The amount of a particular disease that is usually present in a geographic area is the baseline or endemic level of the disease.  

Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs): Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) are actions people can take, apart from vaccinations and taking medicine, to help slow the spread of illnesses like COVID-19. Some examples of NPIs are washing hands, maintaining social distance, wearing a mask, and staying home while sick. 

View our previous Status Updates for the first and second edition of the Glossary of COVID-19 Terms.  

 

COVID-19 Data Update: 

NEW: As of February 16, our COVID-19 Status Update has changed in frequency and is now published Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays except holidays. Because these updates are no longer published on consecutive days, the last column in each data table now reflects the change from last Status Update, not a change from the previous day. 

Below is just a snapshot of local COVID-19 data. For a more in-depth analysis of COVID-19 trends, please view the Marin Data & Surveillance webpage, review our Data FAQ, or explore the raw data sets on Marin County's Open Data Portal

COVID-19 Case Data 

Today’s Report 

Change from Last Status Update 

Total Confirmed Cumulative Cases 

30,104  

+86 

“Active Cases” (Confirmed in Past 10 Days) 

171 

+0  

Total Cumulative Deaths 

224 

+0  

Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations 

- 4  

Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census 

0  

- 1 

 

COVID-19 Vaccination Data  

Today’s Report 

Change from Last Status Update 

Marin residents age 5+ vaccinated with at least one dose 

241,007  

+ 15 

Percent of Marin population age 5+ who have completed vaccine series. 

91.9 

+ 0.0%  

Marin residents age 5+ who have received a Booster/3rd Dose 

150,618  

+ 237 

Percent of entire Marin population that is “fully immunized” (14+ days post final dose)* 

88% * 

+ 0%  

* Note that this percentage is out of all Marin residents including children younger than 5. 

Residential Care & Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 data: 

Today’s Report 

Change from Last Week 

Positive Patients at Facilities cumulative 

1,292 

+ 1 

Positive Patients at Facilities current  

- 3 

Positive Staff at Facilities current 

 +1 

Facility Patient Deaths 

147 

+1 

Facility Patient Deaths as percentage of all COVID+ deaths 

65.6% 

 + 0.4% 

 

State COVID-19 data: 

Today’s Report 

Change from Last Status Update 

California Confirmed Cases 

8,426,700 

+7,046  

California Deaths 

86,387 

+ 362 

 

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