Press release from the Humboldt County Joint Information Center:

Six new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Humboldt County today. There were also three new hospitalizations, including two people in their 40s and one in their 60s. The total number of county residents who have tested positive now stands at 4,614.

Public health officials continue to stress vaccination as the best tool against COVID-19 infection. Vaccine is available at Public Health clinics listed below and at most local pharmacies.  

Walk-ins are welcome at Public Health clinics, 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 

Arcata – Sunday, July 11, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

          Arcata United Methodist Church (1761 11^th St.)

          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 Moderna, may also 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. 

The California Vax for the Win incentive program continues to offer residents who get vaccinated a $50 virtual cash or grocery card while supplies last. See covid19.ca.gov/vax-for-the-win/ for details about this state program.

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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