Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for April 15 includes updated guidance from the state for private gatherings; next phase in the response to protect individuals experiencing homelessness from COVID-19; 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.
With Precautions, Larger Gatherings to be Allowed
The rules about social gatherings, live-audience events, and other activities are loosening as COVID-19 infections decline and vaccination rates increase in Marin County and statewide.
Beginning April 15, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has revised its private gatherings guidance to allow larger numbers of people to gather beyond the former three-household restriction. The allowable size of a gathering is tied to a county’s tier within the Blueprint for a Safer Economy.
For Marin, currently in Tier 3 or orange status, the new guidance allows outdoor gatherings of up to 50 people while maintaining standard precautions such as the wearing of face coverings and social distancing. Indoor gatherings are strongly discouraged, but may occur with up to 25 people or 25% of the stated capacity of the indoor space (whichever is fewer) so long as windows and doors are open for ventilation and guests follow guidance for mask wearing, physical distancing, and food consumption.
Marin has a chance to enter the yellow Tier 4 next week if numbers continue to improve. That would allow greater numbers to gather both indoors and outdoors.
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Coronavirus & Homelessness: Next Steps
COVID-19 has exacerbated local homelessness, which is another critical public health issue. The State of California’s Project HomeKey builds on the success of an earlier program and is the next phase in the response to protecting Californians experiencing homelessness who are at high risk for serious illness and are impacted by COVID-19. With state funding, the County of Marin now has two locations – existing buildings in Corte Madera and San Rafael – targeted to provide permanent supportive housing. The upcoming effort is being called HomeKey 2.0.
You have a chance to share your thoughts & ideas about this. The County is co-hosting an online series of community information sessions running through April 22. The goal is to review successes from the first HomeKey process (aka HomeKey 1.0) and the tentative process and timeline for HomeKey 2.0. Community members can find the schedule and details at www.marincounty.org/homekey or provide feedback through an online survey.
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 Tuesday’s Update |
|
Total Confirmed Cumulative Cases |
11,604 |
+ 30** |
|
“Active Cases” (Confirmed in Past 14 Days) |
118 |
- 9** |
|
Total Cumulative Deaths |
179 |
+ 2** |
|
Cumulative COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
374 |
+ 0** |
|
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
4 |
- 1 |
|
Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census |
2 |
+0 |
|
Tests Conducted Among Marin Residents |
427,235 |
+ 2,893** |
** Data was not available for Wednesday. Change is from Tuesday, April 13 (two days combined).
COVID-19 Vaccination Data |
Today’s Report |
Change from LAST Status Update |
|
Marin residents vaccinated with at least one dose |
149,886 |
+1,778 |
|
Percent of Marin population age 16+ who have received at least one dose |
71.5% |
+ 0.9 |
Residential Care & Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 data: |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities cumulative |
714 |
+1 |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities current |
2 |
+0 |
|
Positive Staff at Facilities current |
3 |
+0 |
|
Facility Patient Deaths |
134 |
0 |
|
Facility Patient Deaths as percentage of all COVID+ deaths |
74.9% |
-0.2% |
State COVID-19 data: |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
California Confirmed Cases |
3,608,898 |
+ 2,016 |
|
California Deaths |
59,508 |
+ 136 |
Other Marin County Data Dashboards:
- Vaccination Data
- School -based COVID-19 Transmission Data
- Blueprint for a Safer Economy (“tier status”) Data
Stay Informed
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Helpful Links and Online Resources:
Archive of past status updates
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Contact Us. We Are Here for You.
Have questions? We are here to help: contact our COVID-19 Response Team or by phone at (415) 473-7191, Monday through Friday, 10AM to 5PM.
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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