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

A total of 4,621 Humboldt County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 after seven new cases were reported today.  

One previously reported hospitalization has been removed from the county’s count. Although the individual tested positive for COVID-19, their admission to the hospital was unrelated to the virus.  

With new cases on the rise across the state and the presence of the more contagious Delta variant in the community, public health officials continue to advise all eligible residents to get fully vaccinated.  

Scientific evidence has demonstrated that vaccination protects against serious illness and death from COVID-19 and its variants, including Delta. Local breakthrough cases have been generally mild, and local public health officials report that only a very small number of fully vaccinated residents have been hospitalized for complications related to COVID-19. Notably, none of the 51 Humboldt County residents who have died with the virus were vaccinated.  

Humboldt County Public Health and other approved local vaccinators have administered a total of 132,657 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 (CAIR). Some highlights include:

• 65,181 people have been fully vaccinated, and another 8,535 people partially vaccinated. 
• 48% of the county’s total population, which is estimated at 135,940 residents, is fully vaccinated. 
• 54.8% of the vaccine-eligible population is fully vaccinated. 
• 62% of the eligible population have received at least one dose of vaccine, meaning they have some protection against the virus. 

Data provided by the California Department of Public Health, which includes additional information not reflected in the CAIR database, reports 134,101 doses have been administered in Humboldt County, and that 74.9% of the county’s eligible population has received at least one dose of vaccine. 

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. 

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 to 6 p.m.

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

          Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson 

Eureka – Thursday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

          Betty Chinn Center (133 Seventh 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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