Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for December 9 updated COVID-19 data, a message from Dr. Africa about Men’s Mental Health, and a recap from today’s community conversation event.
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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.
Message for Men: create a conversation around mental health and suicide prevention
In Marin County, 74% of deaths by suicide are by middle aged men. Dr. Jei Africa shares a special message about men’s mental health and the cultural stigma around expressing emotions.
You can help promote men’s mental health by participating in the Movember campaign, a national campaign designed to change the face of men’s health by growing a moustache, creating a conversation around mental health, suicide prevention and other health topics.
RECAP: Community Conversation - “The Stay-Home Order: Q&A For Businesses”
In case you missed it, Dr. Matt Willis and Max Korten hosted a webinar for local businesses to provide a COVID-19 update, discuss the decision to adopt the State’s Stay Home Order restrictions, and answer live Q&A about the current status in Marin County.
WATCH ON YOUTUBE (English) (Spanish)
Time constraints prevented all submitted questions from being answered during the live webinar. However, answers will be added to the Stay-Home Order Frequently Asked Questions in the coming days.
In addition to the webinar, Dr. Willis also issued a letter to local chambers and businesses regarding the Stay Home order decision, including the status of our local intensive care unit (ICU) capacity. Click here to read the letter.
Additional Resource Documents
- CDPH Stay-Home Order (December 3)
- CDPH Supplemental Additions to the Stay-Home Order (December 6)
- CDPH Stay-Home Order Overview and FAQs
- CDPH's Definition of "Essential Workforce"
- Marin County's Adoption of Stay-Home Order
- Additional Businesses Permitted to Operate (Appendix C-1, as of Dec. 8)
- Press Releases (Marin) (State)
- Marin County's Stay Home Order FAQ
- Public Health Orders in Marin County
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 |
6,016 |
+ 57 |
|
Total Recovered (14 days post-diagnosis) |
5,420 |
+ 51 |
|
Total Deaths |
104 |
0 |
|
Total / Cumulative Hospitalizations |
203 |
6 |
|
Tests Conducted Among Marin Residents |
211,538 |
+ 4,094 |
*The last status update was issued Tuesday, December 8.
Current Hospitalization Data:
Note on hospitalization data: Marin Health and Human Services, in consultation with our local hospitals, is using an internal calculation for ICU availability that includes consideration for full staffing capacity. This methodology currently differs from the calculations used by state and reported on the Blueprint website.
DATA TYPE |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Status Update* |
|
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
20 |
0 |
|
Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census |
7 |
+ 1 |
|
Available ICU Beds – Marin County |
11% |
0 |
|
Available ICU Beds – Bay Area |
20.7% |
- 3.7% |
Residential Care & Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 activity:
DATA TYPE |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Status Update |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities cumulative |
492 |
0 |
|
Positive Patients at Facilities current |
13 |
- 2 |
|
Positive Staff at Facilities current |
43 |
+ 1 |
|
Facility Patient Deaths |
85 |
0 |
|
Facility Patient Deaths as percentage of all COVID+ deaths |
82% |
0 |
State COVID-19 activity:
DATA TYPE |
Today’s Report |
Change from yesterday |
|
California Confirmed Cases |
1,420,558 |
+30,851 |
|
California Deaths |
20,243 |
+196 |
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 weekdays from 9:30 AM to noon and 1:00 - 5:00 PM. 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.
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