The status update for May 9th, 2020 includes updated COVID-19 activity, a reminder to submit feedback for the Marin Recovers Industry Advisors, and a video update from Dr. Jei Africa regarding Mental Health Awareness.
COVID-19 activity in Marin
| Marin Confirmed Cases: | 259 |
| Marin Deaths: | 14 |
| Marin Persons Tested: | 6,929 |
| Marin Cases Recovered: | 208 |
| Marin Hospitalizations cumulative: | 47 |
| Marin Hospitalizations currently: | 3 |
| California Confirmed Cases: | 64,914 |
| California Deaths: | 2,678 |
Residential Care and Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 activity
| Positive Patients at Facilities cumulative: | 32 |
| Positive Patients at Facilities current: | 2 |
| Positive Staff at Facilities cumulative: | 27 |
| Positive Staff at Facilities current: | 2 |
| Facilities with positive Patients/Staff: | 4 |
The Marin Persons Tested data now includes the Bolinas testing numbers, which is the reason for the large increase.
Visit our Data & Surveillance webpage to view interactive graphs for confirmed COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Data analysis is available by age range, gender, race and geographic region. In addition, you can track the total number of local hospital visits due to respiratory illness -like activity, which provides situational awareness and could be an early indicator of potential hospital surge in Marin.
Marin Recovers Industry Advisors
Make sure to take a look at the MarinRecovers.com to see our phased recovery guidance and learn more about the steps we are taking toward reopening safely.
We are also seeking public feedback. A public comment form allows individuals to provide feedback to advisory groups who are leading the campaign. Group members will work within that industry to educate the community, updating content on MarinRecovers.com and successfully implementing the plans.
Mental Health Awareness Message
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. Jei Africa, Director of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, discusses the prevalence of mental health occurrences and how COVID-19 and isolation can impact those things. In addition, Dr. Africa shares 5 ways we can all celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month.
Where to get the latest information:
- Coronavirus in Marin website (MarinHHS.org/coronavirus)
- Phased Recovery (MarinRecovers.com)
- Surveillance & Data
- COVID-19 testing information
- Donation Options
- Subscribe for future status updates
- Archive of past status updates
Have questions? Individuals can contact Marin Health and Human Services with non-medical questions about the coronavirus by email or by calling (415) 473-7191 (Monday – Friday, 9:30am to 12-noon and 1pm to 5pm).