COVID-19 Status Update for 12/27/2021

Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for December 27, 2021 includes CDC Updates Isolation and Quarantine Period; Celebrate Safely: New Year’s Edition Part I; It’s Not Too Late to Apply for an EIDL; and updated local COVID-19 data.

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.

CDC Updates Isolation and Quarantine Period

In light of what we’ve learned about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released revised guidance today around Isolation and Quarantine timeframes. Marin County Public Health and the California Department of Public Health are aligning with the new guidance. Coronavirus.MarinHHS.org and related education materials will be updated this week to reflect the new guidance.

The new guidelines are as follows:

If you test positive for COVID-19 (Isolate)

Everyone, regardless of vaccination status should:

Stay home for 5 days.

- If you have no symptoms or your symptoms fully resolved after 5 days, you can leave your house
- If you have a fever, continue to stay home until your fever resolves.

Continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days

If you were exposed to someone with COVID-19 (Quarantine)

If you:

Have been boosted OR
Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 6 months OR
Completed the primary series of Johnson & Johnson vaccine within the last 2 months

THEN

- Wear a mask around others for 10 days
- Test on day 5
- If you develop symptoms, get tested as soon as possible and stay home

If you:

Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over 6 months ago and are not boosted OR
Completed the primary series of Johnson & Johnson over 2 months ago and are not boosted OR
Are unvaccinated

THEN

- Stay home for 5 days. After that, continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days
- If you are unable to quarantine, you must wear a mask for 10 days
- Test on day 5
- If you develop symptoms, get tested and stay home.

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Celebrate Safely: New Year’s Edition Part I

The holiday season is nearing a close and in less than a week we will be welcoming the year 2022. Preparations for New Year’s gatherings and celebrations are becoming a focus for many in our community. With the rising threat of the Omicron variant in Marin County, it is paramount to celebrate the beginning of the new year as safely as possible. Thankfully, we have a toolkit of resources available to keep COVID-19 away from events with family or friends.

Get boosted: Everyone who is eligible for a COVID-19 booster dose should receive one if they are planning to attend a New Year’s Eve gathering.
Get tested: An extra layer of safety we can all do is get COVID-19 tested 3-5 days before and after the celebration. If symptoms arise, get tested immediately and quarantine until you know the results. If you are exposed to someone who is COVID-19 positive, follow CDC quarantine guidance based on your vaccination level.
Wear a mask: Masks are strongly recommended in private gatherings, especially if the vaccination status of every attendee is unknown. They are also required in nearly all indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccination status.
Stay home if sick: Self-care and conscientiousness towards others are more important than attending a gathering if you’re under the weather. Take care of your health by staying home if you are feeling COVID-19 symptoms.

Learn more about how to stay safe and stop potential spreads in higher-risk situations such as traveling, gathering, and dining out, by going to our Celebrate Safely page. Find vaccination opportunities in Marin by visiting our Vaccine Finder page. COVID-19 testing resources are available on our Testing page.

It’s Not Too Late to Apply for an EIDL

The Small Business Administration (SBA) COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program was designed to help small businesses, including non-profits and agricultural businesses, overcome the effects of the pandemic. Approved loans provide low-interest, fixed-rate, long-term funds that can be used to pay for operating expenses (including payroll, rent/mortgage, utilities, etc.) and business debt. Repayment of an approved EIDL loan is made over a 30-year term with no prepayment penalty.

The deadline to apply for an EIDL is Friday, December 31st. Visit the SBA COVID-19 EIDL webpage to apply or to find out more information about the COVID-19 EIDL program.

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	17,541	+68
“Active Cases” (Confirmed in Past 14 Days)	1,102	+ 36
Total Cumulative Deaths	198	+ 0
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations	4	- 4
Current COVID-19 ICU Patient Census	1	+ 0

COVID-19 Vaccination Data	Today’s Report	Change from Last Status Update
Marin residents age 5+ vaccinated with at least one dose	244,117	+ 211
Percent of Marin population age 5+ who have received at least one dose	98%**	+ 0.0%
Percent of Marin population age 5+ who have completed vaccine series.	92.0%	+ 0.1%
Percent of entire Marin population that is “fully immunized” (14+ days post final dose)*	87% *	+ 0%

* Note that this percentage is out of all Marin residents including children younger than 5.

** As population estimates may not be precise, as of December 13, 2021, the proportion of residents age 5+ vaccinated with at least one dose will be displayed up to, but not higher than 98%.

State COVID-19 data:	Today’s Report	Change from Last Status Update
California Confirmed Cases	4,990,016	+ 20,401
California Deaths	75,461	+ 78

Other Local and State Data Dashboards:

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