Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for May 6 includes COVID-19 rental assistance opportunities for tenants and landlords; upcoming forum on mental health and pandemic fatigue; funding to support COVID-19 related funerals; 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.
Helping Hands Await for Rental Assistance
Pop-up events on Wednesday, May 19, and Sunday, May 23, will allow local residents experiencing financial hardship because of the pandemic to get in-person help with federal rental assistance.
Both events will take place at Exhibit Hall, in the back of the Marin County Fairgrounds at 20 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. The May 19 event will be from 4-8 p.m., and the May 23 event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No appointments will be necessary to receive assistance, and language translation services will be provided. Visitors only need to bring required documents. Assistance will be available for both landlords and tenants. Free tacos will be provided for those receiving services.
In this session of federal economic hardship relief, there is $16 million to distribute as part of the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act, intended to prevent evictions and homelessness. The applications for tenants and landlords are available on the County’s rental assistance website in a variety of languages.
Marin Communications Forum on COVID-19 Stress
COVID-19 fatigue is real. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so the Marin Communications Forum is bringing in some experts for a public online session May 27. Representatives will be on hand from the County’s Behavioral Health Division, Marin Community Clinics, Wiggins Family Daycare, and the Sausalito-Marin City School District. The session will run from 10 a.m. to noon on Zoom.
The Marin Communications Forum produces monthly public policy forums for First 5 Marin Children and Families Commission, provided at no cost to its community partners. Email for more information.
Federal Funds Available for COVID-related Funerals
The federal government is assisting families with funeral expenses for COVID-19-related deaths that took place after January 20, 2020. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is accepting applications to receive up to $9,000 in reimbursements. Eligible applicants may apply by calling (844) 684-6333 or TTY (800) 462-7585 weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific time. Applicants must provide FEMA with a copy of a death certificate, proof of funeral expenses incurred, and proof of funeral assistance received from any other source.
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 |
11,781 |
+ 13 |
|
“Active Cases” (Confirmed in Past 14 Days) |
124 |
+ 5 |
|
Total Cumulative Deaths |
182 |
+ 0 |
|
Cumulative COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
385 |
+ 1 |
|
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
2 |
+ 0 |
|
Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census |
1 |
+ 0 |
|
Tests Conducted Among Marin Residents |
455,841 |
+ 939 |
COVID-19 Vaccination Data |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Status Update |
|
Marin residents vaccinated with at least one dose |
176,845 |
+ 2,163 |
|
Percent of Marin population age 16+ who have received at least one dose |
84.4% |
+ 1.1% |
Residential Care & Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 data: |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities cumulative |
714 |
+ 0 |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities current |
2 |
+ 0 |
|
Positive Staff at Facilities current |
7 |
+ 3 |
|
Facility Patient Deaths |
134 |
+ 0 |
|
Facility Patient Deaths as percentage of all COVID+ deaths |
73.6% |
0 % |
State COVID-19 data: |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
California Confirmed Cases |
3,648,276 |
+ 1,547 |
|
California Deaths |
60,927 |
+ 65 |
Other Marin County Data Dashboards:
School -based COVID-19 Transmission Data
Blueprint for a Safer Economy (“tier status”) Data
Stay Informed
Follow the County of Marin on Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor 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
- Face Coverings & Masks
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Business Reopening Guidelines
- Archive of past status updates
- Subscribe to County of Marin News
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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