Marin County Public Health Status Update for July 12, 2024, includes Covid Summer Swell; Avian Flu; HeatRisk – HealReadyCA; Spare the Air; Foster Care Opportunities; and COVID-19 Data Update
The Marin County Public Health Status Update is published weekly to share news and resources related to pandemic response and recovery, emergency preparedness, and other public health priorities.
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Covid Summer Swell
Marin County is experiencing a summer swell of Covid activity. With more Covid circulating, it is time to refresh your stock of at-home Covid tests. Test for Covid when you have cold-like symptoms. If you test positive, stay home for at least 24 hours and take added precautions, such wearing a mask until you test negative. Vaccination remains the best protection against Covid illness and long Covid. People aged 65 and older are at greatest risk for poor outcomes from Covid infection. If you get up to date this month, you would be eligible for the 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine in December. Find out where to get vaccinated: https://coronavirus.marinhhs.org/vaccinefinder
Avian Flu
The fourth case of avian influenza in the United States was confirmed in Colorado last week. In 3 of the 4 confirmed cases, conjunctivitis was the main symptom. All patients have recovered and all were working with cows in traditional farm settings. Based on increasing concern, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has begun random testing of raw dairy products. Marin Public Health is working closely with Marin Agriculture and UC Cooperative Extension to protect local dairy workers. The risk of H5N1 in the general public remains low, but residents are advised to avoid consuming raw milk.
HeatRisk – HeatReadyCA
Marin County has already experienced two major HeatRisk events this summer. Extreme heat can lead to serious medical emergencies, especially for vulnerable populations, including older adults and outdoor workers. Learn how to protect yourself, your family, and neighbors at HeatReadyCA. Visit Marin County Climate and Health to see our newly published Heat Map, which shows the census tracts disproportionately affected by extreme heat. These census tracts have more HeatRisk days, less tree canopy, and higher social vulnerability, including more adults aged 65 years and older who live alone.
Spare the Air
In addition to heat this week there was also a Spare the Air alert. There are two primary pollutants of concern for the Bay Area: ozone and fine particulate pollution. Learn more about protecting yourself on poor air quality days at https://www.marinhhs.org/wildfire-air-quality
Foster Care Opportunities
In Marin County, there is a critical need for supportive resource families. Learn about the process of becoming a resource parent at this month’s online orientation with a social worker and an experienced resource parent. Register for the July 18th online orientation (7 – 8:30 pm) at www.FosterOurFutureMarin.org
COVID-19 Data Update
Below is a snapshot of local COVID-19 data. Find a more in-depth analysis of COVID-19 trends on the Marin Data & Surveillance webpage, our Data FAQ, or Marin County's Open Data Portal.
| Actively Circulating Variants | KP.2, JN.1 |
|---|
| Marin County COVID-19 Hospitalizations | Today’s Report |
|---|---|
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Hospitalized Patients |
11 |
|
ICU Patients |
2 |
| Settings Experiencing Outbreaks | Today’s Report |
|---|---|
|
Long-Term Care and Congregate Living Facilities |
12 |
|
Schools and Childcare |
1 |
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