Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for December 14 includes a video from Dr. Willis detailing the Vaccine effort in Marin County, a new webpage for vaccine information, and an updated snapshot of local COVID-19 data.
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The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update is published daily to share important news and resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic and to keep the local economy running. We remain here for you.
COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Headed to Marin County
Late last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, and California’s COVID-19 Scientific Safety Review Workgroup confirmed the vaccine to be safe and efficacious. Clinical trials show the vaccine is 90% effective at preventing the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19.
This is an exciting moment and a new chapter in Marin County’s COVID-19 response. Later this week, the initial doses of this new vaccine will arrive in Marin County and we’ll begin the process of vaccinating those at highest risk of contracting COVID-19, including our frontline health care workers at hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. Vaccine production is in its infant stages and supplies are currently limited. While the vaccine is scarce, Marin Public Health will prioritize distribution based on the likelihood of exposure to the virus at work, or to vulnerability to serious illness if infected. It may be a few months before the vaccine is available to the general population.
Vaccine is essential to bring COVID-19 under control, but the virus is raging now. We must focus on what we can do today to save lives. It is critical for people to protect themselves and their families by wearing face coverings in public, not mixing with other households, washing hands regularly and maintaining physical distancing. Even after we have safe, effective vaccine to offer the public, all these measures will be important for ending the pandemic.
New Webpage for COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Marin Public Health has launched a new COVID-19 Vaccine webpage at Coronavirus.MarinHHS.org/vaccine. There you can find ongoing updates about the COVID-19 vaccination effort in Marin, answers to frequently asked questions, and a library of resources for providers and the general public.
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 |
6,296 |
+ 47 |
Total Recovered (14 days post-diagnosis) |
5,576 |
+ 67 |
Total Deaths |
106 |
+ 0 |
Total / Cumulative Hospitalizations |
209 |
+ 0 |
Tests Conducted Among Marin Residents |
222,234 |
+ 1,950 |
*The last status update was issued Sunday, December 14.
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 |
26 |
+ 1 |
Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census |
11 |
0 |
Available ICU Beds – Marin County |
3 % |
- 5.0% |
Available ICU Beds – Bay Area |
17.8% |
+ 0.5% |
Residential Care & Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 activity:
DATA TYPE |
Today’s Report |
Change from Last Status Update |
Positive Patients at Facilities cumulative |
513 |
+ 16 |
Positive Patients at Facilities current |
32 |
+ 16 |
Positive Staff at Facilities current |
52 |
+ 1 |
Facility Patient Deaths |
88 |
0 |
Facility Patient Deaths as percentage of all COVID+ deaths |
83% |
0 % |
State COVID-19 activity:
DATA TYPE |
Today’s Report |
Change from yesterday |
California Confirmed Cases |
1,585,044 |
+21,046 |
California Deaths |
21,046 |
+77 |
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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