Press release from the Humboldt County Public Health Division:

A Humboldt County resident in their 60s has died from COVID-19. Staff in the Department Operations Center extend their condolences to the friends, loved ones and caregivers of the person who died.

Two new hospitalizations have also been reported, including one resident in their 60s and one over the age of 80.

A total of 7,723 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 after 30 additional cases were reported today. The seven-day average case rate is 36.2, meaning that for every 100,000 county residents, about 36 people have tested positive over the last seven days.

The county has recorded 386 new positive cases since the last weekly data update on Sept. 3. Six residents have died from the virus during that same period. Twelve county residents have been hospitalized over the last week. Their age ranges are as follows:

• 4 people in their 50s
• 4 people in their 60s
• 2 people in their 70s
• 2 people over the age of 80.

While some fully vaccinated individuals do become infected with COVID-19, health officials widely agree that vaccination is the most effective way to prevent severe outcomes.

Local data continues to show that unvaccinated residents are much more likely to be infected with COVID-19 than those who are fully vaccinated. 

The local case rate for unvaccinated people declined from a peak of 82 cases per 100,000 residents last week to 67 residents per 100,000, while the case rate for fully vaccinated individuals has declined for a fourth consecutive week to 11 per 100,000 residents. View a more detailed depiction of the case rate graph.

COVID-19 vaccines are available at multiple Public Health clinics and appointments can be made in advance at MyTurn.ca.gov. For instructions in English or Spanish on how to use My Turn, go to humboldtgov.org/VaccineInfo.

See the schedule of upcoming Public Health clinics below:

Eureka – Saturday, Sept. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
     Cruz’n Eureka (E St. between First and Second streets)
     Moderna/Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson

Eureka – Sunday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
     Zoe Barnum School (216 W. Harris St.)
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson

Eureka – Monday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
     Public Health Main (529 I St.)
     Moderna/Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson

To check availability of a particular vaccine at local pharmacies, visit vaccines.gov, or text a ZIP code to 438829 to locate a pharmacy offering vaccines nearby. Most pharmacies allow walk-ins.

Pfizer is authorized for those 12 and older, and Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are authorized for people age 18 and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Full protection from vaccination is achieved two weeks after receiving the second dose of a two-dose series or two weeks after receiving a single-dose vaccine.

The OptumServe testing site located in McKinleyville on Mondays will move to a temporary location at the McKinleyville Activity Center (1705 Gwin Road) on Sept. 13, due to the election. For information or to schedule an appointment, go to lhi.care/covidtesting or call 888-634-1123.

View the Data Dashboard online at humboldtgov.org/dashboard, or go to humboldtgov.org/DashboardArchives to download data from a previous time.

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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