Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for March 23 includes a video update from Dr. Willis; Marin moves from Red to Orange Tier in the Blueprint; an upcoming Regional COVID-19 Black Town Hall; and updated 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: COVID-19 Update to the Board of Supervisors
Earlier today, Dr. Willis provided a COVID-19 response update to the Marin County Board of Supervisors. In his talk, he reviewed current COVID-19 data; vaccination progress; Marin’s achievement of Tier 3 (Orange) in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy; steps for Marin to achieve Tier 4; and more.
Blueprint Update: Marin Progresses from Red Tier to Orange
Effective Wednesday, Marin County is moving from “red” to “orange” status in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy with clearance from the State of California. The move from tier 2 or “substantial risk” status to the less restrictive tier 3 or “moderate risk” level is based on consecutive weeks of progress in local coronavirus case statistics.
| Tier 1 (Widespread) |
Tier 2 (Substantial) |
Tier 3 (Moderate) |
Tier 4 (Minimal) |
Marin County | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted Case Rate per 100,000 | > 10 | 4 to 10 | 1 to 3.9 | < 1 | 2.5 |
| Overall Test Positivity Rate | > 8% | 5% to 8% | 2% to 4.9% | < 2% | 1.2% |
| Equity Quartile Test Positivity Rate | > 8.0% | ≤ 8.0% | ≤ 5.2% | ≤ 2.1% | 2.1% |
Here are the primary changes allowed with a move to tier 3:
- Retail & grocery stores: can expand indoor capacity to 100%.
- Restaurants – indoor dining: can expand indoor capacity to 50% or 200 people (whichever is fewer).
- Museums & movie theaters: can expand indoor capacity to 50% or 200 people (whichever is fewer).
- Houses of worship: can expand indoor capacity to 50% or 200 people (whichever is fewer).
- Weddings/funerals: can expand indoor capacity to 50% or 200 people (whichever is fewer).
- Family recreation / entertainment facilities: can expand indoor capacity to 25%.
- Gyms & fitness studios: can expand indoor capacity to 25% and reopen indoor pools.
- Breweries/wineries that do not serve food: can expand indoor capacity to 25% or 100 people (whichever is fewer).
- Bars that do not serve food: can operate outdoors only.
- Non-essential offices may reopen (but working remotely is still encouraged).
- Higher education: can expand indoor capacity to 50% for indoor lectures.
Changes to business sector guidelines are available on the Marin Recovers website or the California Blueprint for a Safer Economy website. You can track Marin’s progress by viewing our Blueprint for a Safer Economy dashboard, which is updated each Tuesday afternoon to reflect CDPH’s calculations.
See the full news release.
SAVE THE DATE: 2nd Annual COVID-19 Black Regional Town Hall Virtual Event
African American doctors, public health representatives and community leaders from all over the Bay Area are joining forces to host a COVID-19 Black Regional Town Hall event. The event will feature California Surgeon General, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, and an esteemed panel including Benita McLarin, Director of Marin Health and Human Services, and Liz Darby, Social Equity Programs and Policies at County of Marin. Learn and discuss the facts about the vaccine to protect yourself and others. This town hall event is presented by Unity Care, Roots Clinic, Minority Business Consortium, Black Leadership Kitchen Cabinet, African American Community Service Agency and Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
Thursday, March 25 – 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Register: https://covid19black.org/get-involved/
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 |
11,323 |
+ 12 |
|
“Active Cases” (Confirmed in Past 14 Days) |
155 |
+ 2 |
|
Total Cumulative Deaths |
175 |
N/A* |
|
Cumulative COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
348 |
0 |
|
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
11 |
+ 2 |
|
Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census |
5 |
0 |
|
Tests Conducted Among Marin Residents |
396,163 |
+755 |
*Data was not available at time of publication. Data will be updated in tomorrow’s report.
COVID-19 Vaccination Data |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Status Update |
|
Marin residents vaccinated with at least one dose |
100,808 |
+ 4,315 |
|
Percent of Marin population who have received at least one dose |
47.5% |
N/A* |
*Data was not available at time of publication. Data will be updated in tomorrow’s report.
Residential Care & Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 data: |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities cumulative |
710 |
0 |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities current |
0 |
0 |
|
Positive Staff at Facilities current |
2 |
0 |
|
Facility Patient Deaths |
132 |
0 |
|
Facility Patient Deaths as percentage of all COVID+ deaths |
75.4% |
0 % |
State COVID-19 data: |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
California Confirmed Cases |
3,549,101 |
+ 1,823 |
|
California Deaths |
56,596 |
+ 51 |
Other Marin County Data Dashboards:
- Vaccination Data
- School -based COVID-19 Transmission Data
- Blueprint for a Safer Economy (“tier status”) Data
Stay Informed
Follow the County of Marin on Facebook, Twitter, Next-door or subscribe to our status updates. Visit MarinHHS.org/coronavirus for resources to stay connected on the issue.
Helpful Links and Online Resources:
- Frequently Asked Questions
- COVID-19 Tests
- COVID-19 Vaccine
- Current Health Orders
- Face Coverings & Masks
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Donation Options
- Business Reopening Guidelines
- Archive of past status updates
Contact Us. We Are Here for You.
Have questions? We are here to help: contact our COVID-19 Response Team. Alternatively, you can contact the statewide COVID-19 Hotline 7 days per week by dialing (833) 422-4255 for general information about state COVID-19 resources. If you’re looking for medicine, medical attention or have a medical related question, please contact your primary care provider or local health clinic. As a reminder, please only call 9-1-1 if you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency.
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