Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for May 27, 2022: Medi-Cal Updates; Let’s Talk about COVID-19 Testing; and updated local COVID-19 data.
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The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update is published two times per week 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.
Medi-Cal Updates
In need of affordable healthcare? Medi-Cal, the free or inexpensive healthcare for residents of low-income households, has expanded its eligibility. Since May 1, 2022, full-scope Medi-Cal is now available to all adults ages 50 and older regardless of their immigration status. Prior to that date, access was restrictive to US citizens only. This is a major win for limiting the barriers to healthcare access in our community.
Medi-Cal redetermination processing resumes
Medi-Cal's annual requirement to renew coverage was paused during the pandemic, allowing approved Medi-Cal beneficiaries to receive benefits without additional action. However, Medi-Cal renewals and negative actions are now being processed again. Public Assistance is set to begin processing redeterminations of approximately 50,546 beneficiaries. Currently, there are 29,903 active Medi-Cal cases. Beneficiaries must prove they still meet eligibility requirements in order to maintain access to their Medi-Cal benefits. Those who do not update their information prior to July 15th risk losing their benefits.
Additional resources to learn more about changes to the Medi-Cal program:
- Changes Happening to the Medi-Cal Program in 2022
- Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Medi-Cal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Unwinding Plan (PDF)
- Renew or apply for Medi-Cal on BenefitsCal.com
Let’s Talk about COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 transmission is on the rise. Testing remains an important tool in identifying and isolating infected individuals as soon as possible in order to prevent spread to others. If you are experiencing COVID-related symptoms, get tested as soon as possible. Or, if are you a close contact of someone who is COVID positive, follow Isolation and Quarantine guidance, monitor for symptoms, and Get a COVID-19 test 5 days after your exposure.
Where to get a test
Our testing webpage as been updated to provide a list of all COVID-19 test providers in Marin. You can find details about types of tests offered, costs, insurance coverage, and free testing locations for people without insurance.
Interested in receiving FREE at-home tests?
Visit COVIDtests.gov for more information and to request up to 8 free tests per household (or call 1-800-275-8777). Looking to purchase an over-the-counter test? Visit FindACovidTest.org for online retailers. If you’ve tested positive with an at-home test, there is no need to confirm the result with a PCR test. Treat a positive as a positive, regardless of the type of test used, and remember to report your result with our self-test reporting form.
Coming Soon: Curative’s Jury Duty testing moves to Larkspur Landing
Today, the testing site located at the Armory “Jury Duty” Parking Lot (adjacent to Marin County Civic Center) completed its final day of COVID-19 testing operations. Curative will relocate it to Larkspur Landing and continue to offer operations to 7 days/week, from 9:30am to 5:00pm. You can view hours or make an appointment for any Curative testing location by visiting Curative’s website.
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 .
Data sets updated weekly (published on Fridays) include:
- COVID-19 vaccination rates
- COVID-19 cases & deaths among facility staff and residents
- Weekly/Cumulative count of COVID-19 deaths among Marin residents
- State COVID-19 Data
Status updates are now published Tuesdays and Fridays. “Change from Last Status Update” (far right column, below) may account for 2-4 days, depending on the date of the previous publication (view past status updates).
|
COVID-19 Case Data |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Status Update |
|
Total Confirmed Cumulative Cases |
34,229 |
+ 337 |
|
“Active Cases” (Confirmed in Past 10 Days) |
821 |
- 20 |
|
Total Cumulative Deaths |
249 |
+ 0* |
|
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
8 |
- 8 |
|
Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census |
0 |
- 1 |
* Change from last Friday.
|
COVID-19 Vaccination Data |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Week |
|
Percent of Marin residents age 5+ vaccinated with at least one dose |
98.0% |
+ 0.0% |
|
Percent of Marin population age 5+ who have completed vaccine series. |
93.0% |
+ 0.1% |
|
Marin residents age 5+ who have received a Booster/3rd Dose |
158,229 |
+ 1,051 |
|
Percent of entire Marin population that has completed their primary vaccination series* |
90% * |
+ 0% |
* Note that this percentage is out of all Marin residents including children younger than 5.
|
Residential Care & Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 data: |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Week |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities cumulative |
1,605 |
+ 31 |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities current |
129 |
- 32 |
|
Positive Staff at Facilities current |
63 |
- 12 |
|
Facility Patient Deaths |
159 |
+ 0 |
|
Facility Patient Deaths as percentage of all COVID+ deaths |
63.9% |
+ 0.0% |
|
State COVID-19 data: |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Week |
|
California Confirmed Cases |
8,896,174 |
+ 98,284 |
|
California Deaths |
90,612 |
+ 230 |
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