Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for April 19 includes a lesson in herd immunity; a new partnership to help vaccinate the most vulnerable; an upcoming webinar in teen mental health; available vaccine appointments; 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: Message from Dr. Matt Willis
What is herd immunity? If more than 75% of Marin residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine, are we close to achieving herd immunity? Dr. Willis breaks down the concept of “community immunity” and the steps in front of us in order to reach this milestone.
New Partnership Helps Vaccinate Our Most Vulnerable
As vaccine eligibility widens, local health leaders are partnering to ensure individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable groups have an opportunity to access the vaccine. Marin County Public Health has joined forces with Ritter Center, a San Rafael-based federally qualified health center, to help deliver COVID-19 vaccine doses to underserved communities in Marin, using a vaccine allocation from the federal government. Previously, Public Health relied exclusively on the State of California for vaccine doses.
See the full news release about this partnership or subscribe to receive all County news releases.
Professionals to Address Teen Mental Health During COVID-19
Are you concerned about how your teen is navigating through this trying time? The Marin Healthcare District’s Community Health Webinar Series will address the topic at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21. The free one-hour Zoom session (meeting ID: 916 5412 2141) does not require registration and is open to all.
Featured Speakers
- Heather Johnson, Clinical Supervisor, Marin, Huckleberry Youth Programs
- Kara Connors, Marin HHS Senior Program Manager for Suicide Prevention
- Michelle Mazza, MindFit DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Center
- Jessica Colvin, Wellness Director, Tamalpais Union High School District
Get Vaccinated Marin: Appointments now available
Everyone age 16 and older is now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of occupation or medical history. If you are ready to make your appointment, visit Marin Public Health’s appointment webpage to book an appointment at Marin Center or one of our pop-up locations. Vaccinations are free and provided regardless of insurance status (e.g., Kaiser members are welcome at Marin Public Health sites). Or, view a list of other vaccine providers in Marin County. Providers are opening new appointments multiple times per week, including next-day appointments.
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 Friday |
|
Total Confirmed Cumulative Cases |
11,624 |
+ 4 |
|
“Active Cases” (Confirmed in Past 14 Days) |
106 |
- 11 |
|
Total Cumulative Deaths |
179 |
+ 0 |
|
Cumulative COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
375 |
+ 0 |
|
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
4 |
+1 |
|
Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census |
1 |
-1 |
|
Tests Conducted Among Marin Residents |
435,075 |
+7,840 |
COVID-19 Vaccination Data |
Today’s Report |
Change from LAST Status Update |
|
Marin residents vaccinated with at least one dose |
158,262 |
+ 7,769 |
|
Percent of Marin population age 16+ who have received at least one dose |
75.5 |
+3.0% |
Residential Care & Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 data: |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities cumulative |
713 |
+0 |
|
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% |
State COVID-19 data: |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
California Confirmed Cases |
3,618,695 |
+ 1,916 |
|
California Deaths |
59,772 |
+ 4 |
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:
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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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