The status update for July 9, 2020 includes updated COVID-19 activity, details for the next Community Conversation event, and a message from Behavioral Health about dealing with stress and COVID-19.
The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update is now publishing five days a week (Monday through Friday) and as needed, in order to share important news and resources in our battle against COVID-19 and to keep our economy running. We remain here for you. For the latest statistics, please scroll to the bottom of today’s update.
Community Conversation: COVID-19 Response & Marin Recovers Update
What has Marin County Public Health been doing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic? Why are we experiencing outbreaks? What is the status of the reopening progress and Marin Recovers work group? Join us for a community conversation as some of Marin’s top experts in public health and the phased reopening process answer your questions about this important topic.
WHAT: Community Conversation: COVID-19 response and Marin Recovers updates
WHEN: Friday, July 10, 2020 at 4:00 PM
FEATURED SPEAKERS
- Angela Nicholson, Emergency Operations Center Director
- Matt Willis, M.D., Public Health Officer
- Max Korten, Marin Recovers Director
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
- Watch zoom meeting at www.zoom.us/Join or call (669) 900-6833
- Meeting ID: 993 8019 4261, Attendee ID: #, Password: 074775
- Watch live via Facebook: County of Marin Facebook
- Submit Questions in Advance – We will only be fielding questions prior to the Town Hall. Please submit questions by 6:00PM, Thursday July 9, 2020.
Requests for accommodations may be made by calling (415) 473-4381 (Voice), CA Relay 711 or by e-mail at disabilityaccess@marincounty.org Copies of documents are available in alternative formats, upon request.
Stress and COVID-19: A message from Behavioral Health
Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Watching the news, and especially the uncertainty, can raise concerns. Staying informed is a good idea, but follow reports from trusted sources instead of rumors. Your first resource is always your health care provider. During this challenging time, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) would like to encourage our community members and staff to take care of themselves and stay attuned to physical, mental, and emotional health needs. Here are some resources that can help:
Things you can do to support yourself:
- Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
- Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate.
- Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol and drugs.
- Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
- Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
- Call your healthcare provider if stress gets in the way of your daily activities for several days in a row.
Online or phone support:
Staying emotionally connected as a community even if we temporarily become more physically isolated is critical to all our mental health. Online or phone support is available through a variety of free warm lines such as:
- SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Line: Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
- The Peer-Run Warm Line: Call 1-855-845-7415 for 24/7 CA Peer-Run Warm Line Available for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Support provided by the Mental Health Association of San Francisco
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): Call 1-800-273-8255 for free and confidential support for you or your loved ones.
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.
COVID-19 activity in Marin:
DATA TYPE |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
Total Confirmed Cases** |
1,650 |
+63 |
|
Total Recovered |
1,237 |
+59 |
|
Total Deaths |
23 |
+0 |
|
Current Hospitalizations |
32 |
-3 |
|
Total / Cumulative Hospitalizations** |
80 |
+4 |
|
Tests Completed in Marin* |
35,987 |
+544 |
Residential Care & Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 activity:
DATA TYPE |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities cumulative |
91 |
+0 |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities current |
56 |
+2 |
|
Positive Staff at Facilities cumulative |
94 |
-5 |
|
Positive Staff at Facilities current |
39 |
+2 |
|
Facilities with current positive patients or staff |
16 |
+0 |
State COVID-19 activity:
DATA TYPE |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
California Confirmed Cases |
296,499 |
+7,031 |
|
California Deaths |
6,711 |
+149 |
San Quentin State Prison COVID-19 activity:
DATA TYPE |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
San Quentin Active Cases** |
1,315 |
+11 |
*This number no longer includes tests that were completed at San Quentin State Prison.
**San Quentin cases are not included in Marin’s count for cumulative cases or cumulative hospitalizations [See our Data FAQ]. We report San Quentin total in custody cases as reported by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. (To view data, visit CDCR’s COVID-19 Tracing Dashboard, and then select “Institution View” tab at the bottom and filter to “CA State Prison, San Quentin in the upper right-hand corner.)
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 Test Information
- Face Covering & Mask Information
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Donation Options
- Business Reopening Guidelines
- Business Reopening Status
- Archive of past status updates
Contact Us. We Are Here For You.
Have questions? We are here to help. Our call center is available Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 12-noon and 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Please feel free to connect with us for general information and resources by calling (415) 473-7191. We are also available online! As a reminder, please only call 9-1-1 if you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency.
Reporting Public Health Order Violations
We know this is a challenging time. Those wishing to report a public health order violation by a business should contact the following:
- Concerns about possible violations of the Health Order for any facilities or businesses where food is handled, processed or sold (including grocery stores), can be reported by contacting Marin County Environmental Health at (415) 473-6907.
- Concerns about other business violations of the Health Order can be reported by calling the local law enforcement’s non-emergency line in the particular jurisdiction in which the non-compliance is taking place. Visit Marin Recovers Status list for information on business openings and guidelines and the current health order for information on face covering requirements, shelter-in-place and more. Please do not call 911 unless you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency.
Keep in mind that the goal of the order is to educate and keep our community safe. While violations of the public health order are misdemeanors, making arrests continues to remain a measure of last resort for local law enforcement. It will only be considered after all education and voluntary compliance efforts have failed. Be a role model and follow the order while encouraging others to do the same. If you see a business out of compliance, you can speak directly to the owner, and offer the link or a copy of the COVID-19 Site-Specific Protection Plan as well as information about the Marin Recovers website. We’re all in this together and we all need to do our part.