COVID-19 Status Update for 07/09/2021

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.   

Choices Abound for Free Vaccinations     

There are plenty of free COVID-19 vaccination options coming up in Marin County. Some locations require an online appointment; others are open for walk-ups. The following one-day pop-up clinics are planned:  

• Saturday, July 10 – Canal Alliance, San Rafael (12 and older) 
• Saturday, July 10 – Nave Shopping Center, Novato (12 and older) 
• Sunday, July 11 – AIM Farmers Market, San Rafael (12 and older) 
• Sunday, July 11 – Sleepy Hollow Presbyterian Church, San Anselmo (12 and older) 
• Sunday, July 11 – Moylan's Brewing Co., Novato (12 and older) 

New State Guidance for Schools 

Today, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) acknowledged in a news release its approval of most of CDC’s recommendations for full in-classroom instruction in the fall. California’s plan emphasizes the use of face coverings and robust testing, but not physical distancing if it presents barriers to in-person instruction. Masks will be required for all students and staff in K-12 indoor settings state-wide, regardless of vaccination status. In its announcement, CDPH indicated it would release additional K-12 guidance for California schools on Monday, July 12. Marin plans to align with CDPH’s regulations.  

Beat the Heat: Stay Safe and Cool This Weekend 

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for most of the Bay Area beginning at 12:00 PM Friday, July 9 and continuing through 11:00 PM Sunday, July 11. Hot conditions with daytime temperatures of 95 to 107 are  expected in inland areas of Marin County, with higher temperatures possible in the mountain communities. Overnight temperatures will also remain very warm,  mostly in the mid 70s, but to mid 80s in the higher elevations. 

Increased risk of heat related illnesses such as  heat exhaustion and heat stroke can occur due to prolonged  exposure to hot temperatures. People most vulnerable include  those who spend extended periods outdoors, those without air  conditioning, young children, the elderly, and those with  chronic illness.   

Beat the heat: follow Marin Health and Human Services’ tips for staying cool and safe in warm weather. 

If you’re unable to stay cool in your own home, you may want to visit a cooling center or other air conditioned facility, such as a library or community center. Local government may choose to open a cooling center. If you decide to visit a cooling center, remember to take your face covering or mask! California Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 face covering guidance requires that masks be worn inside cooling centers, regardless of vaccination status.  

Vaccination Status Makes A Difference 

As Marin’s vaccination rate continues to climb, many have asked about vaccination status of recent hospitalizations and deaths. Thankfully, because of Marin County’s high vaccination rates, overall hospitalizations and deaths have declined significantly.  

Since June 1, Marin County has not had any COVID-19 deaths.* Of the 12 people who have been hospitalized since June 12, all but one were unvaccinated. This data continues to reinforce the effectiveness of the vaccine, keeping hospitalizations to a minimum.  

Next week, we’ll be adding to our dashboard key elements that will help describe the vaccination status of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.  

*NOTE: One additional COVID-19 Death reported in the July 8, 2021 Status Update was a record correction, but not a recent death. The individual passed away in August 2020 and the death was not recorded properly in our database. Ongoing data reconciliation efforts recently discovered the error.  

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.  

Other Local and State Data Dashboards:   

• Marin Vaccination Data    
• California COVID-19 Data and Tools    
• California COVID-19 Race & Ethnicity Data    
• Tracking Variants across California   

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:  

• Find a vaccine clinic near you  
• Free COVID-19 testing  
• Frequently Asked Questions  
• Apply for Rental Assistance  
• Financial Resources for Businesses  
• Archive of past status updates  
• Subscribe to County of Marin News  

Contact Us. We Are Here for You.  

Have questions?  Contact the CA COVID-19 Hotline seven days a week by dialing (833) 422-4255 for COVID-19 information and resources.   

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