Marin County Public Health Status Update for August 09, 2024, includes Local COVID Summer Surge Continues; Back to School and E-Bike Safety; Intoxicating Hemp: Marin Taking Action to Protect Youth; 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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Local COVID Summer Surge Continues
Wastewater levels of SARS-CoV-2 in Marin County have increased by 40% over the past 2 weeks. While local virus transmission rates remain high, hospitalizations have declined. For those at high risk, a well-fitted N95 type mask is the best way to prevent infection in public indoor settings. This week, Contra Costa Public Health officials issued a mask recommendation in response to regionally high transmission rates.
Back to School and E-Bike Safety
Biking to and from school promotes student health and reduces pollution. As we prepare for return to school, Marin families can expect new measures to protect young riders. Marin youth age 10-15 years old are at five times higher risk of serious e-bike injury than any other age group. In order to ensure bikes in use are legal and riders are aware of risks, some Marin County middle and high schools will begin to require bikes on campus to be registered. Today, Superintendent of Schools John Carroll, Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis, and Police Chiefs’ Association Chief Rick Navarro issued a letter to Marin parents, outlining local e-bike safety measures and inviting Marin parents to be part of the solution.
Intoxicating Hemp: Marin Taking Action to Protect Youth
Marin youth are being exposed to intoxicating products through hemp. Hemp can be altered to contain high levels of THC (the intoxicating compound in cannabis), but new hemp-derived products are not yet regulated the same as cannabis products and lack age restrictions to purchase. Today, the Marin County Public Health Officer sent a letter to retailers outlining existing hemp regulations and enforcement measures. In addition, the County of Marin issued a letter of support for Assembly Bill 2223, which would protect youth from accessing intoxicating hemp products by moving these products under the regulatory framework of THC cannabis products.
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, LB.1 |
|---|
| Marin County COVID-19 Hospitalizations | Today’s Report |
|---|---|
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Hospitalized Patients |
8 |
|
ICU Patients |
0 |
| Settings Experiencing Outbreaks | Today’s Report |
|---|---|
|
Long-Term Care and Congregate Living Facilities |
6 |
|
Schools and Childcare |
0 |
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