Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for August 4th, 2021 includes Back to School Vaccination; Reduce Your Risk: Gatherings; Vaccinations Abound; and updated local COVID-19 data.
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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.
Back-to-School Vaccination
With the Delta variant surging in Marin County, Marin County Public Health officials strongly recommend parents of children and adolescents eligible for COVID-19 vaccination to get fully vaccinated before the start of school. They are also reminding parents to make sure their children’s vaccines are current before the first day of school or child care.
State law requires that students receive certain vaccines or they won’t be permitted to attend school or child care, unless they have a valid exemption. This can be challenging for busy parents who are preparing their kids to enter kindergarten or child care for the first time. Parents should also be aware that vaccinations are also required for students entering seventh grade.
The COVID-19 vaccination is a safe and effective tool that slows the spread of disease, decreases hospitalizations, and prevents deaths. Vaccinating eligible children and adolescents also reduces community transmission.
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Reduce Your Risk: Gatherings
During the summer months, when the weather is nicer and more events are taking place, it can more of a challenge to protect ourselves from COVID-19. Gatherings, big and small, carry varying levels of risk for those who attend. We can protect those we care about and ourselves by following a few steps:
Step 1:
Get vaccinated. Before deciding on attending or hosting an event, the most reliable resource against COVID-19 and the Delta variant is getting a vaccine.
Step 2:
Assess the risk. Understanding the number of people involved, the location, the duration of the event, the activities that will be involved, and the potential of exposure while arriving at the gathering are valuable in determining whether it’s safe.
Step 3:
Have the appropriate supplies available. Hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and masks.
Step 4:
Practice safe habits to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Staying home or attending the event virtually (if possible) is an option if you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. If you do not know the vaccination status of those attending then use a face covering, especially indoors. Wash or clean your hands often, respect the personal space of others, avoid touching your face and consider bringing your own supplies (food, drinks, silverware).
For more information about how to stay safe when attending a gathering, please review the CDC website or the California Department of Public Health for Mega Event Guidance.
Vaccinations Abound
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 open to anyone age 12 & older:
- Wednesday, August 4 – Dollar Tree – Ignacio Shopping Center, Novato
- Thursday, August 5 – Dining Under the Lights, San Rafael
- Friday, August 6 – Hamilton Community Center, Novato
- Friday, August 6 - Novato Toyota, Novato
- Saturday, August 7 – Canal Alliance, San Rafael
- Sunday, August 8 – Iglesia de Dios Neopentecostes, San Rafael
Visit our Vaccine Finder page for more dates. In addition to Marin County Public Health–hosted sites, many local pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens, RiteAid, and others offer same-day vaccine appointments.
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.
|
COVID-19 Case Data |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
Total Confirmed Cumulative Cases |
12,856 |
+ 58 |
|
“Active Cases” (Confirmed in Past 14 Days) |
466 |
+ 18 |
|
Total Cumulative Deaths |
186 |
+ 0 |
|
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
12 |
+ 2 |
|
Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census |
3 |
+ 0 |
|
COVID-19 Vaccination Data |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Status Update |
|
Marin residents age 12+ vaccinated with at least one dose |
209,180 |
+ 267 |
|
Percent of Marin population age 12+ who have received at least one dose |
93.7% |
+ 0.1% |
|
Percent of Marin population age 12+ who have completed vaccine series. |
86.7% |
+ 0.1% |
|
Percent of entire Marin population that is “fully immunized” (14+ days post final dose) |
75% |
+ 0% |
|
Residential Care & Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 data: |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities cumulative |
716 |
+ 0 |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities current |
1 |
+ 0 |
|
Positive Staff at Facilities current |
15 |
+ 3 |
|
Facility Patient Deaths |
135 |
+ 0 |
|
Facility Patient Deaths as percentage of all COVID+ deaths |
72.6.0% |
+ 0.0% |
|
State COVID-19 data: |
Today’s Report |
Change from Yesterday |
|
California Confirmed Cases |
3,889,641 |
+ 8,552 |
|
California Deaths |
64,150 |
+ 54 |
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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