The status update for September 22, 2020 includes an update from the State on Marin’s Tier 2 status; an update from Dr. Willis on all things COVID-19, Updated COVID-19 Data and other updates.
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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.
Blueprint Update: Marin Retains Tier 2 Status
Today, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) provided its weekly update on the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, a statewide plan for reducing COVID-19 and keeping Californians healthy and safe. As part of this process, CDPH assesses indicators that capture disease burden, testing, and health equity. This assessment happens weekly on Mondays and CDPH releases updated tier assignments on Tuesdays.
CDPH confirmed Marin’s placement in Tier 2 (red status) for a second straight week. A county must remain in a tier for a minimum of three weeks before being able to advance to a less restrictive tier. CDPH’s September 22 assessment for Marin County includes:
- Testing Positivity: 2.6
- Adjusted Case Rate: 4.8
For Marin County to move into Tier 3, we must continue to work collectively to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Our case rate must fall below “4” in order to qualify for Tier 3 (orange status). Our testing positivity rate already meets the orange status criteria, falling within the 2 - 4.9% threshold.
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VIDEO: Marin COVID-19 Report to Board of Supervisors
Today, Dr. Willis provided an update to the Board of Supervisors, including: an overview of current COVID-19 case and hospitalization data; a progress report for the Blueprint for a Safer Economy; the status of schools; whether Marin might see a second wave or spike in cases; COVID-19 vaccine planning; and how the flu season may impact the COVID-19 response.
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 Status Update* |
Total Confirmed Cases |
4,380 |
+ 7 |
Total Recovered (14 days post-diagnosis) |
4,099 |
+ 35 |
Total Deaths |
88 |
+ 1 |
Current Hospitalizations |
8 |
0 |
Total / Cumulative Hospitalizations |
147 |
0 |
Tests Completed in Marin |
77,847 |
+ 245 |
* The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update is published Monday – Friday. Monday editions of the status update include data from Monday plus Saturday and Sunday of the previous weekend. Therefore, data shown under the “change from last update” heading will always be larger on Mondays and differ from what is published on the Coronavirus in Marin homepage, which is updated 7 days per week.
Residential Care & Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 activity:
DATA TYPE |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Status Update |
Positive Patients at Facilities cumulative |
448 |
0 |
Positive Patients at Facilities current |
23 |
- 6 |
Positive Staff at Facilities current |
14 |
- 4 |
Facility Patient Deaths** |
73 |
0 |
Facility Patient Deaths as percentage of all COVID+ deaths** |
83 % |
- 1 |
State COVID-19 activity:
DATA TYPE |
Today’s Report |
Change from yesterday |
California Confirmed Cases |
784,324 |
2,630 |
California Deaths |
15,071 |
53 |
In Other News… (Non-COVID Updates)
While the following is not related to COVID, it is news from Marin County's Emergency Operations Center that we thought you should know about.
Woodward Fire Update
To date, the Woodward Fire at Point Reyes National Seashore has burned 4,929 acres and is and 97% contained. No evacuation warnings/orders are in place. Personnel are focused on holding the perimeter, mop-up work, hazard tree removal, and looking for hotspots along the perimeter line.
Woodward Fire Information Resources:
- Facebook: PointReyesNPS
- Twitter: @PointReyesNPS
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
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