The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for October 23 includes a video message about gratitude during a crisis; updated COVID-19 data; a red flag warning; a potential public safety power shutoff warning.
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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.
VIDEO: Gratitude During A Crisis
Dr. Jei Africa, director of the County’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division, shares a message of how taking time each day to reflect on the things and relationships in our life that bring us hope and optimism can help us managing stress during a crisis.
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 |
4,818 |
+ 12 |
|
Total Recovered (14 days post-diagnosis) |
4,587 |
+ 15 |
|
Total Deaths |
100 |
0 |
|
Current Hospitalizations |
6 |
+ 1 |
|
Total / Cumulative Hospitalizations |
169 |
0 |
|
Tests Completed in Marin |
92,185 |
+ 593 |
* 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 |
457 |
0 |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities current |
2 |
0 |
|
Positive Staff at Facilities current |
6 |
- 1 |
|
Facility Patient Deaths ** |
83 |
+ 2 |
|
Facility Patient Deaths as percentage of all COVID+ deaths ** |
83 % |
+ 2 |
**Two new facility deaths were reported as part of Marin’s total death count earlier this week. However, the facility classification was delayed and not reported until today.
State COVID-19 activity:
DATA TYPE |
Today’s Report |
Change from yesterday |
|
California Confirmed Cases |
886,865 |
+ 6,141 |
|
California Deaths |
17,262 |
+ 73 |
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.
PG&E Warns of Potential Power Shut Off for Part of Marin County
Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has notified the Marin County Office of Emergency Services that Marin County is under a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) “Watch Alert” in response to dry conditions, widespread strong and gusty winds, and a Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service.
The “Watch Alert” is in affect for approximately 20,000 customers in coastal and higher elevation (hillside) communities for the afternoon of Sunday, October 25 through Tuesday, October 27. Residents should prepare for the possibility of losing power during that time frame. The exact time and location(s) of the potential power outages is unknown and will be determined by PG&E, which plans to issue initial potential outage maps by Friday evening, 8:00pm.
PSPS Preparation Resources
- Learn about PG&E’s new PSPS Watch & Warning Notifications
- VIDEO: Preparing for Public Safety Power Shutoffs
- Marin HHS: Preparing for Extended Outages
Fire Season Rages On: More “Red Flag” Days in Marin’s Future
The National Weather Service has issued yet another Red Flag Warning for Marin County. This time, it affects the entire county and stretches from Sunday morning through 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected during this time frame for strong wind gusts and hot, dry conditions. Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution during the Red Flag Warning because a simple spark could cause a major wildfire, including the use of equipment and machinery as well as smoking.
Red Flag Warning & Wildfire Preparedness Information Resources
- Prepare for a potential wildfire: build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan.
- FireSafe Marin: Wildfire Preparedness Tips
- “Living With Fire” Webinar Series
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
- 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.
Spread the word: How your friends and family can receive these updates:
- Text "MARIN COVID" to 468311 to receive text message notifications
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- Tweet & share this update with your friends on Twitter!