Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for May 12, 2023, includes Where Are We Now? State of the Pandemic in Marin; Narcan Vending Machines Combat Opiod Crisis; COVID-Sniffing Canines Gaining Attention and Support; Dr. Lisa Santora, Marin’s Deputy Health Officer, Awarded; and COVID-19 Data Update.
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The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update is published weekly and as needed to share important news and resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic response. We remain here for you.
Where Are We Now? State of the Pandemic in Marin
The federal Pandemic Emergency Declaration ended yesterday. Dr. Willis addresses what’s next, Marin’s COVID level, updated booster, Paxlovid and more.
Narcan Vending Machines Combat Opioid Crisis
In order to increase access to Narcan, the lifesaving antidote to a fentanyl overdose, Marin County and OD Free Marin have placed five free Narcan vending machines across the county. More than 4,000 kits have been distributed so far. Residents are encouraged to take the Narcan video training, followed by the Narcan Proficiency Quiz. A few minutes today can save lives tomorrow.
COVID-Sniffing Canines Gaining Attention and Support
Scarlett and Rizzo, the COVID-sniffing dogs familiar to Marin’s long term care facilities, are gaining national attention. Their effectiveness in school-based screening was described here, and they were featured nationally here. Marin Public Health’s partnership with California Department of Public Health and Early Alert Canines has helped secure another year of state funding for the virus-detecting dog pilot. See the dogs in action here.
Dr. Lisa Santora, Marin’s Deputy Health Officer, Awarded
Dr. Santora was selected by a panel of business community members to receive the North Bay Business Journal’s 2023 Influential Women Award. Dr. Santora’s dedication to a just and equitable pandemic response and responsiveness to community concerns was highlighted in her selection.
COVID-19 Data Update
Below is just a snapshot of local COVID-19 data. Find a more in-depth analysis of COVID-19 trends on the Marin Data & Surveillance webpage, our Data FAQ, or Marin County's Open Data Portal.
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COVID-19 Hospitalization Data |
Today’s Report |
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Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
11 |
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Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census |
0 |
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Actively Circulating Variants |
XBB |
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Settings Experiencing Outbreaks |
Today’s Report |
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Long-Term Care and Congregate Living Facilities |
5 |
| Schools | 0 |
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