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COVID-19 Status Update for 11/18/2021

Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for November 18, 2021 includes Celebrating Safely is a Great Holiday Gift; Travel Checklist for the Holiday Season; 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.

 

Celebrating Safely is a Great Holiday Gift    

 

Public health officials are urging residents to celebrate the holidays safely as COVID-19 case rates rise in Marin County and across the Bay Area region. To help residents prepare, Marin’s Celebrate Safely webpage has received an update. 

Health officials cite several factors that contribute to increased virus transmission. Cooler weather brings gatherings indoors, and families and friends travel to holiday celebrations. At the same time, immunity from the vaccine is waning for those who were vaccinated more than six months ago. 

In Marin, an early and aggressive vaccination campaign meant most residents were vaccinated before May, so most are now eligible for boosters. 

“It’s a concerning combination of factors,” said Dr. Matt Willis, Marin County Public Health Officer. “The holidays bring more opportunities for transmission, and at the same time the protection of the first series of vaccine starts to wane.”  

Marin County Public Health is strongly suggesting that COVID-19 precautions continue to be in place for holiday gatherings this season. Two new recommendations for this year include limiting indoor gatherings to those who are fully vaccinated, and performing rapid antigen testing for all participants on the day of the event. 

To find out more, including tips to celebrate safely and help prevent another surge, continue reading the full news release here

 

Travel Checklist for the Holiday Season 

 

The week of Thanksgiving often signifies a time when people prepare to visit friends, return home to see family, or get out of town to enjoy some extra days off from work or school. The plans from person to person may be unique, but they all involve some form of travel. When we go on vacation or receive guests there exists an increased risk of COVID-19 transmission. Here is a COVID-19 prevention checklist for those who plan to return to or leave Marin County during the holidays. By following these guidelines, we can have a safe travel experience.  

See below for domestic and international travel: 

 

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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 

15,680  

+ 18 

“Active Cases” (Confirmed in Past 14 Days) 

202 

- 9  

Total Cumulative Deaths 

196 

+ 0  

Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations 

2  

+ 1 

Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census 

0  

+ 0  

 

COVID-19 Vaccination Data  

Today’s Report 

Change from Last Status Update 

Marin residents age 5+ vaccinated with at least one dose 

232,484  

+ 1,786 

Percent of Marin population age 5+ who have received at least one dose 

95.1%**  

+ 0.6%  

Percent of Marin population age 5+ who have completed vaccine series. 

86.7%***  

+ 0.0%  

Percent of entire Marin population that is “fully immunized” (14+ days post final dose)* 

82% * 

+ 0%  

* Note that this percentage is out of all Marin residents including children younger than 12. 

** As population estimates may not be precise, as of October 4, 2021, the proportion of residents vaccinated with at least one dose will be displayed up to, but not higher than 98%. 

***Eligibility has been expanded from those 12+ to include pediatrics (ages 5 to 11), resulting in a percentage decrease from November 4, 2021. 

State COVID-19 data: 

Today’s Report 

Change from Yesterday 

California Confirmed Cases 

4,752,970 

+ 4541 

California Deaths 

72,847 

+ 129 

 

Other Local and State Data Dashboards:  

Stay Informed 

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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, or email us.  

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