COVID-19 Status Update for 06/17/2022

Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for June 17, 2022: VIDEO: Marin Preparing to Vaccinate Young Children; BA 5 Variant Arrives in Marin; 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.

VIDEO: Marin Preparing to Vaccinate Young Children

Dr. Willis answers some of the most common questions raised by Marin parents about the pediatric vaccines for children aged 6 months to 4 years of age which are expected to arrive in Marin early next week.

Marin County Public Health and local pediatricians are preparing to vaccinate our youngest residents. Parents and guardians should reach out to their pediatrician to discuss vaccination options and schedule an appointment. Additional information will be available at GetVaccinatedMarin.org early next week.

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Video: Marin se Prepara para Vacunar a los Niños Pequeños

Marimar Ochoa, especialista de comunicación del condado de Marin, responde a algunas de las preguntas más comunes de los padres de Marin sobre las vacunas pediátricas para niños de 6 meses a 4 años de edad que se espera que lleguen a Marin a principios de la próxima semana.

La Salud Pública del Condado de Marín y los pediatras locales se están preparando para vacunar a nuestros residentes más jóvenes. Los padres y tutores deben ponerse en contacto con su pediatra para discutir las opciones de vacunación y programar una cita. Información adicional estará disponible en VacuneseMarin.org a principios de la próxima semana.

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BA.5 Variant Arrives in Marin

Marin County continues to monitor for the local emergence of variants of concern. Two samples obtained during the first week of June shows that the new BA.5 variant of omicron, which is increasing globally, now is present in Marin. This variant is characterized by increased infectivity compared to previous omicron strains. This may be fueling transmission and partially explain the current plateau in cases, after BA.2 cases peaked nearly one month ago. There is no evidence currently that BA.5 causes more severe illness than other variants. As the virus continue to evolve, the best way to protect ourselves is to stay up to date with vaccines and boosters.

Marin county public health will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates. Visit our Surveillance page for an overview of the variants of concern in Marin County.

Let’s Talk about COVID-19 Testing

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 tested
Our testing webpage provides 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.

Get an at-home test
Visit COVIDtests.gov or call 1-800-275-8777 to request up to 8 free tests per household. Or, visit FindACovidTest.org for a list of 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	36,257	+ 321
“Active Cases” (Confirmed in Past 10 Days)	777	+ 15
Total Cumulative Deaths	253	+ 0*
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations (census)	17	- 1
Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 (non-incidental patients)	3	- 2
Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census	2	+ 0

* 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.	93.2%	+ 0.0%
Marin residents age 5+ who have received a Booster/3rd Dose	161,829	+ 1,137
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	1713	+ 20
Positive Patients at Facilities current	72	- 14
Positive Staff at Facilities current	74	+ 4
Facility Patient Deaths	159	+ 0
Facility Patient Deaths as percentage of all COVID+ deaths	62.9%	- 0.7%

State COVID-19 data:

Today’s Report

Change from

Last Week

California Confirmed Cases

9,199,942

+ 93,911

California Deaths

91,240

+ 234

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