COVID-19 Status Update for 10/07/2022

Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for October 7, 2022 includes: Closing the Paxlovid “Treatment Gap;" Northgate Clinic Expands Hours, Offers Walk-Ins; Know your COVID-19 Community Level; and updated local COVID-19 data.

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The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update is published weekly and as needed to share important news and resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic response. We remain here for you.

Closing the Paxlovid “Treatment Gap”

Dr. Willis explains why more residents should be receiving Paxlovid for COVID-19, especially those over age 50.

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There are several ways to get outpatient COVID-19 treatments:

Your doctor can write a prescription. If you test positive, talk to your health care provider to determine if you should be offered a prescription for treatment. Bring a list of all medications you are taking.
You can use a Test to Treat program. If you don't have a healthcare provider, you can be prescribed a treatment regimen from a Test-to-Treat location that offers COVID-19 testing and treatment to take home.
You can contact a telehealth provider. If a telehealth provider determines that you should receive prescription medication for COVID-19 treatment, they can send a prescription to your local pharmacy or help you get a prescription filled through the mail. Find out how to connect with a provider.

Your health care provider might recommend medication that does not require a prescription to relieve symptoms and support your body's natural defenses. The CDC has information on over-the-counter treatments.

Northgate Clinic Expands Hours, Offers Walk-Ins

Our Northgate Mall vaccine clinic – offered in partnership with Safeway Pharmacies – has added expanded its weekly schedule!

NEW Schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 12:00pm to 6:00PM

While advance appointments are still recommended, we’ve also added more walk-in slots (first come, first served) to accommodate those who may be unable to access the online appointment system.

Remember, the updated Omicron booster is available for everyone age 12 & older who completed their vaccine series or received their last booster dose more than 2 months ago. If you have not received your updated booster yet, now is the time – before the holiday rush! Flu shots are available, too!

Visit the Vaccine Finder webpage to view other clinic hours, address, or schedule an appointment. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to receive a vaccination. Additional vaccination clinics in Marin and around the Bay Area can be found on MyTurn.

Know your COVID-19 Community Level

The CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels are a tool to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data. Levels can be low, medium, or high and are determined by looking at hospital beds being used, hospital admissions, and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area. Take precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 based on the COVID-19 Community Level in Marin or other community in which you live, work or visit.

Location	Todays’ COVID-19 Community Level:	Suggested Prevention Steps:
Marin County	LOW	Stay up to date on vaccination, including recommended booster doses. Maintain ventilation improvements. Avoid contact with people who have suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Follow recommendations for isolation if you have suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Follow the recommendations for what to do if you are exposed to someone with COVID-19. If you are at high risk of getting very sick, talk with a healthcare provider about additional prevention actions.

People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.

COVID-19 Data Update:

Below is just a snapshot of local COVID-19 data. Find a more in-depth analysis of COVID-19 trends on the Marin Data & Surveillance webpage, our Data FAQ, or Marin County's Open Data Portal.

Data sets updated weekly (published on Fridays) include:

COVID-19 vaccination rates
COVID-19 cases & deaths among facility staff and residents
Weekly/Cumulative count of COVID-19 deaths among Marin residents
State COVID-19 Data

Status updates are now published weekly on Fridays. “Change from Last Status Update” accounts for 7 days of data, unless noted otherwise (view past status updates).

COVID-19 Case Data	Today’s Report	Change from Last Status Update on September 30, 2022
Total Confirmed Cumulative Cases	41,741	+ 163
“Active Cases” (Confirmed in Past 10 Days)	193	+ 4
Total Cumulative Deaths	270	+ 4
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations	6	- 1
Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census	0	- 1
COVID-19 Vaccination Data	Today’s Report	Change from Last Week
Percent of Marin residents vaccinated with at least one dose	98%**	N/A**
Percent of Marin population who have completed vaccine series.	92.2%*	+ 0.1%
Percent of Marin residents who have received a Booster/3rd Dose	66.9%*	+ 0.1%

* Note that this percentage is out of all Marin residents including children younger than 6 months.

** As DOF population estimates may not be precise, the proportion of vaccinated people in any group will be displayed up to, but not higher than 98%.

Residential Care & Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 data:	Today’s Report	Change from Last Week
Positive Patients at Facilities cumulative	2,220	+ 4
Positive Patients at Facilities current	9	- 7
Positive Staff at Facilities current	18	+ 4
Facility Patient Deaths	169	+ 0
Facility Patient Deaths as percentage of all COVID+ deaths	62.6%	- 0.9%

State COVID-19 data:	Today’s Report	Change from Last Week
California Confirmed Cases	10,437,463	+ 25,111
California Deaths	95,414	+ 249

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