COVID-19 Status Update for 06/03/2022

Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for June 3, 2022: Update from Dr. Willis: What’s Driving the Current Surge?; New Treatment Resources Available; 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 twice weekly and as needed to share important news and resources related to the pandemic response. We remain here for you.

Update from Dr. Willis: What’s Driving the Current Surge?

Dr. Willis explains the current surge, how the virus is evolving, and steps we can take to protect ourselves.

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New Treatment Resources Available

Treatment for COVID-19 is now widely available in Marin County. Public Health has developed fact sheets to guide residents regarding treatment options.

COVID-19 treatment fact sheet (English) (Spanish)
Paxlovid COVID-19 treatment flyer (English) (Spanish)

If you test positive and are at a higher risk of severe COVID-19, treatment can help keep you out of the hospital. Get tested if you have symptoms and if infected talk to your primary care provider to see if treatment is right for you. Treatment is most effective when taken right away, so don’t delay.

People who may be eligible for COVID-19 treatment:

People age 65 and older, OR any age upon advice of a provider.
Also, individuals with the following conditions may qualify*:

Cancer
Disabilities
Dementia
Diabetes (type 1 or type 2)
Chronic kidney, liver, or lung disease
Weakened immune system including
HIV infection or organ transplant
Obesity
Pregnancy
Blood diseases
Smoking
Heart conditions or
stroke/cerebrovascular disease
Current or former substance use disorders

*The list does not include all possible conditions. Speak with your provider if you think you might be at high risk

Considering treatment but want to know more?

Visit our Therapeutics: Test-to-Treat page to get more details regarding treatment options in Marin County.

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 even 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.

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.

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	34,863	+ 288
“Active Cases” (Confirmed in Past 10 Days)	721	- 57
Total Cumulative Deaths	250	+ 1*
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations (census)	10	- 7
Patients hospitalized for COVID-19 (non-incidental patients)	5	- 3
Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census	3	+ 2

* Change from last Friday.

COVID-19 Vaccination Data	Today’s Report	Change from Last Status Update
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.	93.1%	+ 0.1%
Marin residents age 5+ who have received a Booster/3rd Dose	159,346	+ 1,117
Percent of entire Marin population that is “fully immunized” (14+ days post final dose)*	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	1,650	+ 45
Positive Patients at Facilities current	84	- 45
Positive Staff at Facilities current	65	+ 2
Facility Patient Deaths	159	+ 0
Facility Patient Deaths as percentage of all COVID+ deaths	63.6%	- 0.3%