COVID-19 Status Update for 09/09/2021

Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for September 9, 2021 includes Reduce Your Risk: Protecting the Unvaccinated; Where to Get Vaccinated in Marin; 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.

Reduce Your Risk: Protecting the Unvaccinated

Marin County boasts one of the most impressive COVID-19 vaccination rates in the nation (78% of the population is fully vaccinated). Between residents who can’t receive a vaccine yet (children less than 12 years old), those who haven’t completed a vaccine series, and those who remain hesitant to get vaccinated, there still exists a large number of people with a greater risk of contracting COVID-19. There are ways we can protect members of our community (such as a family member or close contact) who are more vulnerable to infection.

Get vaccinated: Vaccines are highly effective at reducing the risk of COVID-19 infection and reducing the potential of the virus spreading within our community. We strongly advise all eligible residents to be vaccinated in order to protect unvaccinated members of their household.
Wear a mask: Mask use is required in indoor public settings and strongly recommended for outdoor gatherings where social distancing is not easily achievable. At gatherings where the vaccination status of all attendees is unknown, parents of unvaccinated children should have their kids wear masks. Parents can set an example by donning a mask as well.
Practice safe hygiene habits: Washing hands properly, using alcohol-based sanitizers, disinfecting high touch surfaces, and refraining from touching the eyes or mouth with hands are all prevention best practices that can be instilled at home. Showing our children how to do these activities instills a solid foundation for staying safe.
Inform and offer support: Helping our unvaccinated children understand the risk of COVID-19, the importance of staying safe, and offering support for them goes a long way. The CDC offers resources for how to talk to your child about the pandemic.
Choose COVID-safe activities: Parents of unvaccinated children should consider outdoor playdates and open air activities whenever possible. If you’re making plans with friends who are unvaccinated, a similar strategy is recommended: Open-air where social distancing is possible. Avoid events with large crowds or participate only in gatherings with people who are vaccinated. Plan ahead and be aware of the risk level before going on trips.
Stay home and get tested if you experience symptoms: If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms get tested and self-quarantine until you receive your test results. Getting tested not only makes sense, but it also is the responsible action to take if you are in close contact with those who are unvaccinated or have greater vulnerability to exposure. If you experience symptoms or test positive for COVID-19, informing those who you were in contact with is essential.

Where to get Vaccinated in Marin

There are many free COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Marin County for those who haven’t yet completed their vaccination series. 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:

Thursday, September 9 – Dining Under the Lights, San Rafael
Friday, September 10 – Nave Shopping Center, Novato
Saturday, September 11 – Canal Alliance, San Rafael
Sunday, September 12 - Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church, Novato
Monday, September 13 – Rafael Lumber & Building Supply, San Rafael
Tuesday, September 14 – Marin City Health and Wellness Center
Tuesday, September 14 – Downtown Novato Farmers’ Market

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	14,299	+ 33
“Active Cases” (Confirmed in Past 14 Days)	285	- 7
Total Cumulative Deaths	190	+ 0
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations	11	+ 0
Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census	6	+ 1

COVID-19 Vaccination Data	Today’s Report	Change from Last Status Update
Marin residents age 12+ vaccinated with at least one dose	215,872	+ 171
Percent of Marin population age 12+ who have received at least one dose	96.7%	+ 0.1%
Percent of Marin population age 12+ who have completed vaccine series.	89.7%	+ 0.1%
Percent of entire Marin population that is “fully immunized” (14+ days post final dose)	78%	+ 1%

Residential Care & Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 data:	Today’s Report	Change from Yesterday
Positive Patients at Facilities cumulative	736	+ 1
Positive Patients at Facilities current	3	+ 1
Positive Staff at Facilities current	7	- 1
Facility Patient Deaths	135	+ 0
Facility Patient Deaths as percentage of all COVID+ deaths	71.1%	+ 0.0%

State COVID-19 data:	Today’s Report	Change from Yesterday
California Confirmed Cases	4,322,361	+ 7,127
California Deaths	66,257	+ 201

Other Local and State Data Dashboards:

Stay Informed

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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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