Marin County Public Health Status Update for August 30, 2024 includes Video: Preventing Long COVID; West Nile Virus; International Overdose Awareness Day; 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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Video: Preventing Long COVID
Ongoing research is providing insights into the causes and effects of Long COVID. Dr. Matt Willis, Marin Public Health Officer, describes recent findings of one of the largest-ever studies of Long COVID, and explains what they may mean for our community.
West Nile Virus
Dr. Anthony Fauci, who recently visited Marin, was recently hospitalized for West Nile Virus (WNV) infection. This is a reminder that WNV, which is transmitted through mosquito bites, can cause serious illness. While the risk in Marin is low, the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District conducts ongoing surveillance to determine when and where local mosquitos may carry WNV. The best way to avoid West Nile infection is by preventing mosquito bites, by following these tips.
International Overdose Awareness Day: August 31
Tomorrow, August 31, is International Overdose Awareness Day. Drug overdose is the leading cause of death among Marin residents under age 55, eclipsing cancer and heart disease. This summer, OD Free Marin, Marin’s interagency coalition designed to combat this crisis, has added 3 Narcan vending machines to enhance access to this life-saving medicine. Narcan is a nasal spray that any bystander can use to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Since 2020, over eleven thousand Narcan kits have been dispensed at no cost to residents through strategically placed access points across Marin. Learn more about how to obtain Narcan here.
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, KP.3 |
|---|
| Marin County COVID-19 Hospitalizations | Today’s Report |
|---|---|
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Hospitalized Patients |
9 |
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ICU Patients |
0 |
| Settings Experiencing Outbreaks | Today’s Report |
|---|---|
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Long-Term Care and Congregate Living Facilities |
8 |
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Schools and Childcare |
0 |
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