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FREE Third Dose COVID-19 Vaccine for Severely Immunocompromised People

Posted on August 19, 2021

Marin County Public Health is partnering with Safeway to offer a 3rd dose COVID-19 vaccine clinic to Marin County residents who are severely immunocompromised.  The clinic will be held on Saturday, August 21 at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall.  The CDC recommends an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine for moderately to severely immunocompromised people who have...

Bay Area Health Officials Urge Immediate Vaccination and Issue Orders Requiring Use of Face Coverings Indoors to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Posted on August 2, 2021

SAN RAFAEL, CA – Vaccination continues to protect against severe COVID-19 illness, but with the COVID-19 Delta variant now infecting a small percentage of vaccinated people as well as many unvaccinated people, eight Bay Area health officers have issued Health Orders requiring masks indoors in public places. The Orders require all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear...

San Rafael Update: What’s Next + Upcoming Changes for June 15th

Posted on June 9, 2021

With one week to go until the State’s June 15th reopening, countywide COVID-related statistics continue to trend towards the manageable containment of cases and the success of our vaccination efforts. As of today, 78.7 percent of eligible Marin residents have received two doses (or one shot of Johnson & Johnson), and 65 percent of the total population have been fully immunized (two weeks after second dose). Check out...

Marin Moves to Yellow Tier 4

Posted on June 2, 2021

Marin County’s COVID-19 vaccination success and steadily reduced case rates has officially moved Marin to yellow Tier 4. The move further loosens restrictions on activities and reopening of the economy. Under the yellow tier, gyms and indoor dining can expand from 25 percent to 50 percent capacity, live events with assigned seating can expand to 67 percent and bars could reopen...

Emergency Broadband Benefit Now Available

Posted on May 12, 2021

Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced its new program, the Emergency Broadband Benefit, to help build consumer awareness. The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. The $3.2B Emergency Broadband Benefit program provides a discount of up to a $50 per month...

San Rafael Update: FDA Approves Vaccines for Adolescents

Posted on May 12, 2021

The State of California did not provide an update on the County’s tier status in the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy on Tuesday, so the County remains in Tier 3, Orange Status, for the time being. Despite a lack of change in reopening, we took a step closer to immunizing more of our community with the announcement from the FDA earlier this week that adolescents...

San Rafael Update: Pop up Clinics, Help for Restaurants & More

Posted on May 5, 2021

Marin County will remain in Orange Tier 3, in the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, due to a slight increase in COVID-19 cases that pushed our adjusted case rate to 2.5 on May 3rd, above the 2.0 per 100,000 limit required to move to Yellow Tier 4. The increase in cases has been attributed to travel, social gatherings, and...

San Rafael Update: New Mask Guidelines, Tier Progress, Vaccines in Marin

Posted on April 28, 2021

Marin County has achieved the first of two required weeks of COVID statistics that will allow us to move to the next, less-restrictive tier. If Marin maintains this progress, we may be able to advance to Tier 4 (yellow status) as early as May 3. At Tuesday’s update to the County Board of Supervisors, Dr. Matt Willis discussed our County’s progress toward the yellow Tier 4 in the Blueprint...

San Rafael Update: Tier 3 Until May, Teen Mental Health, & More

Posted on April 21, 2021

The state has confirmed that Marin County will remain in Tier 3 (orange status) until at least May 4th due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases. The increase is likely related to families and individuals traveling during local schools’ spring break recess.   Keep in mind, to advance to a less restrictive tier we must:   have been in the current tier for a minimum...

San Rafael Update: Tier Status, J&J, Vaccine Distribution, & More

Posted on April 14, 2021

En Español Yesterday, Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis provided a COVID-19 response update to the Marin County Board of Supervisors on current COVID-19 data, vaccination progress, Marin’s continued status in Tier 3 (orange) in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, and the conditions and timing for moving to Tier 4 (yellow). Marin’s potential move...

San Rafael Update: Tier Status, New Variant, Funeral Assistance, & More

Posted on April 7, 2021

Following the State’s weekly tier status update, Marin County remains in the Orange Tier 3 (Moderate Risk) for another week. In order to move to the next less restrictive tier, we must spend at least 21 days in Tier 3 and meet additional requirements before advancing.  Yesterday afternoon, Governor Gavin Newsom outlined the state’s next step in the COVID-19 pandemic recovery: moving beyond the Blueprint...

Marin County Vaccinations Open up to Residents in Canal Neighborhood

Posted on March 29, 2021

Marin County Residents Living in lower Healthy Places Index Census Tracts Ages 16 and Older are Now Eligible for the COVID Vaccine. Marin County is now Vaccinating the following groups: People who live in Marin County and are: Age 65 & Older Age 16 - 64 living in the Canal Neighborhood or other lower Healthy...

San Rafael Update: Marin Moves to Tier 3, San Rafael’s First Spanish Town Hall, & More

Posted on March 24, 2021

Marin County has officially been assigned to Tier 3 (orange status) or “moderate” risk level as part of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy.  The State approved this move due to fewer daily cases, a reduction in the proportion of positive tests among those who are tested, and progress in addressing the County’s lowest-income communities. The primary changes allowed under the state order...

San Rafael Update: Tier Status, Vaccine Eligibility, CA Rent Relief Program, & More

Posted on March 17, 2021

While Marin County remains in the Red Tier 2 for another week, the State of California confirmed Marin has met the Orange -level criteria for seven of the required 14 days. If we maintain this progress we can expect to move into the Orange Tier 3 on Tuesday, March 23 (effective March 24).  In Dr. Matt Willis’ weekly video update to the Marin County Board of Supervisors, the County’s Public Health Officer reviewed current COVID-19...

San Rafael Update: Tier Update, Black Regional Town Hall, Testing, & more

Posted on March 10, 2021

Marin County remains in Tier 2 (red status) for its third week. In order for us to advance to Tier 3 (orange status) we must meet all criteria for Tier 3 for two consecutive weeks before advancing. Marin's current numbers on the data dashboard reflect the daily changes in three metrics:  Cases reported per day: 4.2  Countywide test positivity: 1.5%  Test positivity in the...

San Rafael Update: Tier Status, Vaccine News, Variants, & more

Posted on March 3, 2021

Yesterday, the State provided its weekly tier assessment update for Marin County. Marin remains in Tier 2 (red status) for its second week. In order for us to advance to Tier 3 (orange status) we must remain in Tier 2  for a minimum of three weeks, and we must meet all criteria for Tier 3 for two consecutive weeks before advancing.  During the Marin County Board of Supervisors meeting yesterday morning, Dr. Matt Willis provided an update concerning the local COVID-19 response. His...

San Rafael Update: San Rafael Update: Red Tier Status, Small Business Fund, & More

Posted on February 23, 2021

This afternoon the State announced Marin County’s move to Red Tier 2 (Substantial Risk). Beginning tomorrow, the primary changes allowed under our move into Tier 2 include:  Retail establishments can expand indoor capacity to 50%  Indoor malls can expand indoor capacity to 50% (food courts must remain closed)  Gyms and fitness studios (including yoga and dance studios) are allowed to open indoors at 10% capacity ...

San Rafael Update: Tier Status Update, Vaccinations for Residents 65+ , & More

Posted on February 17, 2021

On Tuesday, the State provided its weekly COVID-19 status update. Marin County remains in the Purple Tier 1 (Widespread Risk) status for the fourth week.   In general, for a County to advance to a less restrictive tier, it must:  Be in its current tier for a minimum of three weeks; and   Meet all criteria for the next less restrictive tier two consecutive weeks prior to progress to the next tier.  You can track Marin’s progress by...

San Rafael Update: Marin moves to Purple Tier 1

Posted on January 25, 2021

Effective immediately, the State has lifted the Regional Stay-at-Home Order for the Bay Area, which includes Marin and 10 other counties. The release of the Order moves Marin back into the Widespread Purple Tier 1 status, which is the most restrictive tier in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy.   The State will conduct Tier assessments on an as-needed basis when the most recent reliable...

San Rafael Update: Vaccine distribution, “rent freeze” ordinance, stimulus check, & more

Posted on January 21, 2021

Marin County Public Health and healthcare providers announced today that Marin County residents who are age 75 or above will be prioritized for available vaccine supplies. Existing vaccine appointments for all other sectors in Phase 1B scheduled for this week including, childcare, education, food and agriculture, and emergency services will keep their scheduled appointment.   To help Marin residents track when they may be eligible to receive...