Press release from the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services:

A Humboldt County resident has died with COVID-19. Twenty-two new cases of the virus were reported today, and a person in their 40s has been hospitalized. The total number of county residents who have tested positive now stands at 4,608.

The resident who died was over the age of 80. The Humboldt County Departmental Operations Center staff extend their condolences to the person’s friends, family and caregivers. 

Since the last weekly update on June 28, Humboldt County has seen 53 cases of COVID-19. Ten children between the ages of 0 and 9 tested positive for the virus over the last week. The 30 to 39 age group represented the largest increase with 13 cases reported in that time. Four county residents have been hospitalized in the last week, including three people in their 40s and one person over the age of 80. 

The Humboldt County Data Dashboard has been updated to reflect the latest information. View the latest data at humboldtgov.org/Dashboard. 

Given the spread of the Delta variant in the community, local public health officials continue to advise residents to get fully vaccinated, noting that the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna is necessary for the full effectiveness of the vaccine. Skipping the second dose reduces the immunity provided by the vaccine and shortens its duration. 

California continues its Vax for the Win incentive program. State residents 12 and older who get vaccinated will receive a $50 virtual cash or grocery card while supplies last. See covid19.ca.gov/vax-for-the-win/ for details. 

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

Samoa – Wednesday, July 7 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Samoa Women’s Club (115 Rideout Ave.)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson

 Fortuna – Thursday, July 8 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Humboldt Senior Resource Center (3200 Newburg Road)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson

Arcata – Saturday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Arcata Farmers’ Market (Arcata Plaza, 808 G St.)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson

Blue Lake – Sunday, July 11 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Annie & Mary Day Celebration (Blue Lake Resource Center, 111 Greenwood Ave.)
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.

These vaccines as well as the Moderna vaccine may be found at many local pharmacies. Check availability at 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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