Press release from the Humboldt County Joint Information Center:

Twenty-seven new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Humboldt County today. One previously reported case was removed because it was determined to be from another jurisdiction. The total number of county residents who have tested positive for the virus is now 4,824. 

Two new hospitalizations were also reported, including one person in their 70s and one in their 80s. 

Humboldt County Public Health and other approved local vaccinators have administered a total of 135,530 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination data on the Humboldt County Data Dashboard has been updated with the latest information from the California Immunization Registry. Some highlights include:

• 49.3% of the county’s total population, which is estimated at 135,940 residents, is fully vaccinated. 56.4% of the eligible population age 12 and older is fully vaccinated. 
• 55.1% of the county’s total population and 63% of the eligible population has received at least one dose of vaccine, meaning they have some protection against the virus.
• Residents in the 65 to 74 age group have the highest vaccination rate, with 91% receiving at least one dose and 83.1% being fully vaccinated.

Partially vaccinated and unvaccinated residents are urged to get fully vaccinated as soon as possible to protect themselves, as well as children and medically vulnerable members of the community who cannot get vaccinated. 

Residents with questions or concerns about vaccines are encouraged to speak with their primary care provider or a Public Health nurse, who can be reached by calling the Joint Information Center at 707-441-5000. 

Vaccine is available at Public Health clinics and at most local pharmacies. Walk-ins are welcome at all Public Health clinics, or sign up in advance at MyTurn.ca.gov. See the clinic schedule for the next seven days below.

Arcata – Thursday, July 22, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Arcata Transit Center (925 E St.)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson

Redway – Friday, July 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dean Creek RV Park (4112 Redwood Drive)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson

Fortuna – Saturday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Redwood AutoXpo (Veterans Memorial Building, 1426 Main St.)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson

Arcata – Saturday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Arcata Farmers’ Market (Arcata Plaza, 808 G St.)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson

Arcata – Sunday, July 25, from noon to 4 p.m.
Adopt-a-Park Community Celebration (Mad River Pkwy. E)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson

The Pfizer vaccine is approved for children as young as 12 years old. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is authorized for those 18 and older.

To check availability of these vaccines, as well as Moderna, at local pharmacies, visit vaccines.gov or text a ZIP code to 438829 to find a participating pharmacy nearby. Most pharmacies allow walk-ins. 

View the Humboldt County Data Dashboard online at humboldtgov.org/dashboard, or go to humboldtgov.org/DashboardArchives to download today’s data.

For the most recent COVID-19 information, visit cdc.gov or cdph.ca.gov. Local information is available at humboldtgov.org or by contacting covidinfo@co.humboldt.ca.us or calling 707-441-5000.
Sign up for COVID-19 vaccination: MyTurn.ca.gov
Check for vaccine availability at a local pharmacy: Vaccines.gov
Local COVID-19 vaccine information: humboldtgov.org/VaccineInfo
Humboldt County COVID-19 Data Dashboard: humboldtgov.org/Dashboard
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