Marin County Public Health Status Update for July 21, 2023, includes Genes that Protect Against COVID Symptoms; Marin County Tobacco Control Progress, Marin Public Health Pursuing Accreditation; Bystander Support for Cardiac Arrest; and COVID-19 Data Update.
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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.
Genes that Protect Against COVID Symptoms
Dr. Matt Willis summarizes groundbreaking research that begins to explain why some people get sicker than others when infected with COVID-19. The findings highlight the role of genetics in COVID-19 vulnerability and pave the way for potential new therapies.
Marin County Tobacco Control Progress
Smoking is a leading cause of preventable death. In 2008, the American Lung Association gave Marin County a grade of D on their State Tobacco Control report card. Through years of advocacy and progressive policies, today Marin has nearly straight A’s. Marin’s remarkable turnaround was recently published as a case study in successful public health partnerships.
Marin Public Health Pursuing Accreditation
Marin County Public Health has chosen to pursue accreditation through the national Public Health Accreditation Board. This voluntary step is an opportunity to refine and codify strengths while systematically addressing gaps, to best serve our community. The process extends over a two-year period and involves verifying performance across ten core domains of public health practice.
Bystander Support for Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Arrest is a leading cause of death in Marin and nationally. You can help save a life by taking action before the ambulance arrives. With the PulsePoint Respond app you can be notified when a cardiac arrest occurs nearby. The app connects the over 300 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) throughout Marin. You may be the closest person and offer life-saving care they need. Download the app today.
COVID-19 Data Update
Below is just 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.
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Actively Circulating Variants |
XBB. 1.15 |
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Settings Experiencing Outbreaks |
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Long-Term Care and Congregate Living Facilities |
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