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Marin County experienced severe flooding due to a combination of King Tides, heavy rain, and storm surge, highlighting the increasing impact of climate change and sea level rise. Local officials are working on resilience plans, but experts warn that future conditions may worsen, requiring comprehensive regional solutions.
Marin County's health officer urges residents to get the 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine amid changing CDC recommendations and FDA approvals, highlighting concerns over recent policy shifts and emphasizing the importance of vaccination for vulnerable groups like pregnant women and children.
A child visiting Marin County is being tested for H5N1 bird flu after testing positive for influenza type A. The CDC is conducting further tests to confirm the subtype. H5N1, which primarily affects birds, has been reported in 58 people in the U.S. this year, including 32 in California. Marin County has detected the virus in wild birds, poultry, and wastewater, and is focusing on protecting dairy and poultry workers. The USDA has ordered nationwide milk supply testing for H5N1 to ensure safety and control the virus's spread.
Health officials in Marin County, California, are investigating a potential H5N1 bird flu case in a child, with the source of exposure currently unknown. This follows a similar case in Alameda County and would mark the 61st human case of bird flu in the U.S. this year. Most cases have been mild, involving respiratory symptoms, and primarily affect dairy and poultry workers. The investigation includes genetic sequencing to determine the virus's origin, and there is concern over the virus's presence in the environment and potential links to raw milk.
Marin County's latest public health update covers a range of topics including the investigation of a possible bird flu case, National Influenza Vaccination Week, tsunami warnings, and the start of the Marin City Flood Resilience Project. The update also highlights World AIDS Day, emphasizing the importance of HIV prevention and treatment, and provides information on respiratory virus surveillance, noting increasing trends in COVID-19, influenza, and RSV cases. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and prepared for potential health and environmental challenges.
Marin County is experiencing an outbreak of whooping cough, with 93 reported cases since mid-December, including 65 at Tamalpais High School. Whooping cough, a highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection, can cause severe coughing fits and vomiting. Health officials recommend testing and antibiotic treatment, and emphasize the importance of prevention through vaccination, hand-washing, and staying away from symptomatic individuals. While most high school students received the Tdap vaccine in seventh grade, its effectiveness wanes over time, leading to cases among vaccinated teens. Infants and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable, and household members are advised to get vaccinated to protect them.
Marin County in California is warning dog owners to protect their pets from respiratory illnesses, including a new ailment called atypical canine infectious respiratory disease (aCIRD). The condition has caused lasting respiratory disease and pneumonia and does not respond to antibiotics. While no cases have been reported in Marin yet, dog owners are advised to contact their veterinarian if their dog experiences cough, sneezing, and difficulty breathing. Sick dogs should be kept away from other dogs, and owners should consult with their vet for evaluation and possible treatment. The county recommends isolating sick dogs at home for 14 days and quarantining potentially exposed dogs for seven days. There is currently no vaccine for aCIRD.
Marin County in California has reinstated a face mask mandate until March 2024, requiring anyone entering a hospital to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status. The move aims to prevent the spread of diseases, including COVID-19. While hospitalizations and positive cases of COVID-19 in the US have risen over the summer, they appeared to reach a peak at the end of September. The Royal Society in the UK has concluded that face masks "unequivocally" reduce COVID-19 infections. However, mask mandates have faced opposition from top Republicans, with some states, like Texas, banning government agencies from enforcing them. Marin County's mandate can impose penalties, including misdemeanor charges or jail time, for non-compliance.
COVID-19 transmission is increasing in Marin County, with the amount of virus detected in wastewater three times greater than a month ago. While hospitalizations have not risen significantly, health officials attribute this to the county's high vaccination rate. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a national rise in COVID-19 hospitalization rates, and California's positivity rates have doubled from June to July. Health officials urge the public to remain cautious and consider precautions such as wearing masks, especially in group settings, as immunity from vaccines and previous infections may be wearing off.
A U.S. military fighter jet intercepted a plane violating temporary flight restrictions during President Biden's visit to the Bay Area. The incident was captured on video by a resident. NORAD responded to three events and stressed the importance of pilots staying updated with VIP Temporary Flight Restrictions. Biden had been attending a forum on artificial intelligence in San Francisco before heading to Marin County for a campaign event.
A driver was seriously injured after his car fell approximately 530 feet over a cliff on a Mount Tamalpais road in Marin County. Multiple agencies, including three helicopters, came to the rescue of the driver, who had fallen into a ravine from Ridgecrest Boulevard just before 8 p.m. The driver was transported to a local trauma center with major injuries.
Marin County in California has started a pilot program to collect wastewater samples from its sanitation agency and test them for the presence of opioids, methamphetamines, cocaine, and nicotine. The data could be used to assist prevention and intervention efforts, such as boosting the distribution of Narcan if there is an abundance of opioids present in the samples. The county is grappling with a drug epidemic, with overdose deaths rising from 30 in 2018 to 65 in 2021. The same method and partners used to monitor for evidence of the spread of COVID-19 are being used for the pilot program.