Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for May 20 includes news of the first COVID-19 death in Marin County in more than a month (an unvaccinated senior); federal financial assistance available to cover the costs of broadband connectivity for households struggling economically due to the coronavirus; 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.
COVID-19 Death Illustrates Protection of Vaccine
After a record one month without any local COVID-19 deaths, Marin County Public Health has confirmed that an unvaccinated resident over age 65 has died from COVID 19. The resident had been living independently when hospitalized for shortness of breath last week. This is the first COVID-19-related death in Marin since April 17.
Residents over age 65 became eligible for vaccinations in Marin on February 15, and an estimated 98% of Marin residents in that age group have received at least one dose of vaccine. Consequently, deaths among the 65-and-older age group have taken a sharp decline. Approximately 93% of Marin COVID-19 cases since March 1 have been among people who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated. it’s especially hard to see someone pass at this stage, knowing we have an effective tool to prevent outcomes like this,” said Dr. Matt Willis, Marin County’s Public Health Officer.
Learn more in the County’s full news release.
Federal Assistance Available for Broadband Costs
Families struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic have a new option for financial assistance. Through a temporary program started by the Federal Communications Commission, discounts are available of up to $50 toward monthly broadband service.
Households that qualify for the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. The EBB is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
Learn more in this Digital Marin news release.
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 |
11,857 |
+ 4 |
“Active Cases” (Confirmed in Past 14 Days) |
69 |
+3 |
Total Cumulative Deaths |
183 |
+ 0 |
Cumulative COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
390 |
+ 0 |
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
2 |
- 1 |
Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census |
0 |
- 1 |
Tests Conducted Among Marin Residents |
468,230 |
+ 0 |
COVID-19 Vaccination Data |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Status Update |
Marin residents vaccinated with at least one dose |
188,144 |
+ 1,064 |
Percent of Marin population age 12+ who have received at least one dose |
84.3% |
+ 0.7% |
Percent of Marin population that is “fully immunized” (14+ days post final dose) |
57% |
+ 1.0% |
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 |
4 |
-2 |
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 |
3,668,842 |
+ 1,292 |
California Deaths |
61,603 |
+ 48 |
Other Marin County Data Dashboards:
School -based COVID-19 Transmission Data
Blueprint for a Safer Economy (“tier status”) Data
Stay Informed
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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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