Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for May 18 includes a video update from Dr. Willis; a Blueprint update from the State; a special rental assistance event for renters and landlords; 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: COVID-19 Update to the Board of Supervisors
Earlier today, Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis provided a COVID-19 response update to the Marin County Board of Supervisors. In his talk, he reviewed the current coronavirus and vaccination data, vaccinations for kids 12 and over, vaccine safety, COVID-19 variants, and guidance on use of face coverings.
Video: COVID-19 Update to the Board of Supervisors
Today, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) provided another update on the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, a statewide plan for reducing COVID-19 and keeping Californians healthy and safe. Five counties took steps toward more reopening by advancing to a less restrictive tier.
Marin remains categorized in the orange Tier 3, or “moderate risk” for the virus and did not qualify for yellow Tier 4. That means the earliest Marin could be eligible to advance to yellow Tier 4 (“minimal risk”) is May 25. Should that happen, public health guidelines would be adjusted, result in further opening the economy.
You can track Marin’s progress online. Data is updated each Tuesday afternoon to reflect CDPH’s calculations.
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. Wednesday’s event will be from 4-8 p.m., and Sunday’s session 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.
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 |
11,844 |
+ 3 |
|
“Active Cases” (Confirmed in Past 14 Days) |
68 |
- 9 |
|
Total Cumulative Deaths |
183 |
+ 0 |
|
Cumulative COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
389 |
+ 0 |
|
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
3 |
- 1 |
|
Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census |
1 |
0 |
|
Tests Conducted Among Marin Residents |
467,029 |
0 * |
*Testing data was unavailable at time of publication.
COVID-19 Vaccination Data |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Status Update |
|
Marin residents vaccinated with at least one dose |
185,414 |
+ 2,297 |
|
Percent of Marin population age 12+ who have received at least one dose |
82.5% |
+ 0.5% |
|
Percent of Marin population that is “fully immunized” (14+ days post final dose) |
56% |
+ 2.0% |
Residential Care & Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 data: |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities cumulative |
716 |
0 |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities current |
2 |
0 |
|
Positive Staff at Facilities current |
6 |
0 |
|
Facility Patient Deaths |
134 |
0 |
|
Facility Patient Deaths as percentage of all COVID+ deaths |
73.2% |
0% |
State COVID-19 data: |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
California Confirmed Cases |
3,666,591 |
+ 687 |
|
California Deaths |
61,513 |
+ 3 |
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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