Press release from the Humboldt County Public Health Division:

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the deaths of a resident aged 80 or older as well as a resident in their 50s from COVID-19. One new hospitalization was reported, a resident in their 70s. 

An additional 27 confirmed positive cases were reported as well as 10 new probable cases for the period between Tuesday, April 5, and Tuesday, April 12. The total number of confirmed cases in the county stands at 17,115. An additional 3,019 cases are reported as probable.

“Confirmed cases” represents the total confirmed positive PCR tests results or detection of SARS-CoV-2 by genomic sequencing, and “probable cases” are individuals who:

• Have a positive antigen (Ag) test for COVID-19, or
• Were diagnosed by a health care provider with COVID-19 disease, or
• Have symptoms of COVID-19 disease after being in close contact with a person having a PCR-confirmed test result, or
• Were a decedent whose death certificate lists COVID-19 as a cause or significant contributing factor of their death, in the absence of a positive PCR test result.

Local vaccination data has been updated. Highlights include:

• Since the last weekly report on April 6, 55 additional residents completed their vaccine series.
• A total of 88,918, or approximately 65% of the county’s total population was fully vaccinated as of Tuesday.

Individuals should stay home and away from others and get tested if they become sick or experience COVID-19 symptoms that may include fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue or muscle aches.

OptumServe offers rapid antigen testing and PCR testing services at the Wharfinger site in Eureka daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Appointments for all testing services are strongly recommended and can be made at lhi.care/covidtesting or by calling 888-634-1123.

Vaccines remain readily available and, as always, Humboldt County’s vaccination and testing services are available free of charge. Walk-ins are welcome at all Public Health clinics and some pharmacy vaccination sites. Appointments can also be made at MyTurn.ca.gov.

Second booster shots of Pfizer and Moderna are now available for those 50 and older, as well as certain immunocompromised individuals, as long as it has been four months since your first booster shot, at all Humboldt County Public Health vaccine clinics. It must be four months since your first booster shot. You can also check with your pharmacy about availability. To check the availability of a specific vaccine, visit the vaccines.gov page, or text your ZIP code to 438829 to locate a nearby pharmacy offering vaccines.

See the schedule below for specific Public Health vaccination and testing clinic dates, times, locations and available services. Questions about clinic services can be directed to Public Health at 707-445-6201.

Fortuna — Wednesday, April 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
     River Lodge Family Clinic (1800 Riverwalk Dr.)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     PCR and rapid testing offered through OptumServe.
     Walk-ins are welcome.

Blue Lake — Thursday, April 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
     Blue Lake Resource Center Family Clinic (111 Greenwood Road)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     PCR and rapid testing offered through OptumServe.
     Walk-ins are welcome.

McKinleyville — Friday, April 15, noon to 6 p.m.
     Azalea Hall Family Clinic (1620 Pickett Rd.)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     PCR and rapid testing available on a first-come first-served basis.
     Walk-ins are welcome.

Eureka — Monday, April 18, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed from noon to 1 p.m.
     Public Health Main Office (529 I St.)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     No testing available
     Walk-ins are welcome.

Eureka — Tuesday, April 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed from noon to 1 p.m.
     Public Health Main Office (529 I St.)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     No testing available
     Walk-ins are welcome

Willow Creek — Tuesday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed from noon to 1 p.m.
     Public Health Office (77 Walnut Way)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     PCR and rapid testing available on a first-come first-served basis
     Walk-ins are welcome.

Eureka — Wednesday, April 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
     Marshall Family Resource Center Family Clinic (2100 J St..)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     PCR and rapid testing available on a first-come first-served basis.
     Walk-ins are welcome.

Trinidad — Thursday, April 21, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
     Trinidad Town Hall Family Clinic (409 Trinity St..)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     PCR and rapid testing available on a first-come first-served basis.
     Walk-ins are welcome.

Eureka — Friday, April 22, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
     Wharfinger Family Clinic (1 Marina Way)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     PCR and rapid testing offered through OptumServe on the lower floor of the Wharfinger Building.
     Walk-ins are welcome.

Bridgeville — Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
     Bridgeville Family Resource Family Clinic (38717 Kneeland Rd.)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     PCR and rapid testing will be available on a first-come first-served basis  
    Walk-ins are welcome.

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/3246/COVID-19-Data-Dashboard
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