From the Humboldt County Public Health Division:

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the death of a resident aged 70 or older from COVID-19. 

Eight previously confirmed positive cases were removed as they were determined to be from another jurisdiction or previously reported. One new probable case was added for the period between Tuesday, March 29, and Tuesday, April 5. The total number of confirmed cases in the county stands at 17,088. An additional 3,010 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 March 30, 104 additional residents completed their vaccine series.
• A total of 88,863, 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 Monday through Friday 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.

Eureka — Thursday, April 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.      Betty Kwan Chinn Day Center Family Clinic (133 Seventh 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 8, 1 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.

Eureka — Saturday, April 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.      Jefferson Community Center Family Clinic (1000 B 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 — Monday, April 11, 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      $25 gift card for adults receiving a first or second dose      Walk-ins are welcome.

Eureka — Tuesday, April 12, 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      $25 gift card for adults receiving a first or second dose      Walk-ins are welcome.

Willow Creek — Tuesday, April 12, 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      $25 gift card for adults receiving a first or second dose      Walk-ins are welcome.