The status update for July 28, 2020 includes information about a new contact tracing partnership with Dominican University, the residential eviction ban moratorium being extended through September 30th, and updated COVID-19 activity.
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Marin County COVID-19 Status Update: July 28, 2020
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.
Dominican University Partners with County on Contact Tracing Education
As many as 20 local university students will have a timely online lab class assignment starting this fall semester: Help Marin County Public Health conduct contract tracing of COVID-19 transmission and lend much-needed assistance to specialists on the front lines of the pandemic.
This fall, Marin’s only four-year university is offering a public health contact tracing course in which students will get to work remotely with Marin County Public Health professionals. Contact investigation and tracing involves discovering a person’s associations with other individuals who have tested positive for a disease and inform them of the need to be tested for possible exposure.
Read the full news release to find out more about this partnership.
Eviction Moratorium OK’d Through September 30
For the fourth time, the Board of Supervisors extended a countywide residential eviction moratorium because of the widespread economic hardship being experienced during COVID-19.
The Board is standing firm in its support of a ban on residents who experience a sudden loss of income tied to the pandemic. If a tenant has not made a timely rent payment, the landlord cannot evict if the tenant provides notice within 30 days after the rent was due that the tenant is unable to pay because of financial impacts related to the public health emergency.
Read the full news release to find out more about the eviction ban moratorium.
Have questions about the eviction moratorium extension? We’ve created a series of informational videos in both English and Spanish covering the most commonly asked questions:
- Why, When, Where and who (English) (Spanish)
- What to do if you can’t pay your rent (English) (Spanish)
- Paying the rent you owe (English) (Spanish)
- Help is available (English) (Spanish)
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 Last Update |
|
Total Confirmed Cases** |
2,649 |
+40 |
|
Total Recovered (14 days post-diagnosis) |
2,218 |
+71 |
|
Total Deaths |
42 |
+2 |
|
Current Hospitalizations* |
18 |
+1 |
|
Total / Cumulative Hospitalizations** |
102 |
0 |
|
Tests Completed in Marin |
48,754 |
+1,848 |
Residential Care & Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 activity:
DATA TYPE |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Update |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities cumulative |
216 |
0 |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities current |
57 |
-38 |
|
Positive Staff at Facilities cumulative |
219 |
+4 |
|
Positive Staff at Facilities current |
58 |
-7 |
|
Facilities with current positive patients or staff |
34 |
0 |
State COVID-19 activity:
DATA TYPE |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Update |
|
California Confirmed Cases |
466,550 |
+6,000 |
|
California Deaths |
8,518 |
+73 |
San Quentin State Prison COVID-19 activity:
DATA TYPE |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Update |
|
San Quentin Active Cases In Custody** |
528 |
-9 |
* Visit our Data & Surveillance Page for a breakdown of patient type (e.g., San Quentin case versus Marin resident)
**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 Businesses in Violation of Public Health Orders
We know this is a challenging time. Those wishing to report a public health order violation by a business can submit their concerns to SIPViolation@marincounty.org. Please include the business name, address, and as much detail as possible regarding the perceived health order violation. Photos and other documentation welcome, too. Reports will be forwarded to the appropriate governing agency for review and investigation.
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. 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.