Press release from the Humboldt County Public Health Division:

Humboldt County Public Health reported today eight new hospitalizations including a resident in their 40s, two in their 50s, three in their 60s, one in their 70s and one aged 80 or older. No new deaths were reported.

An additional 309 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well as 129 new probable cases for the period between Tuesday, Aug. 2, and Tuesday, Aug. 9. The total number of confirmed cases in the county stands at 21,041. An additional 4,664 cases are reported as probable.* 

Public Health started distributing the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine last week, which is now available at all clinics on a walk-in basis for individuals aged 18 and older. 

Novavax differs from the existing Moderna and Pfizer mRNA vaccines in that it uses a traditional protein-based technology. When the Novavax vaccine is injected, the protein stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and T-cell immune responses. Novavax requires two doses, administered 21 days apart. Both the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA and Novavax’s protein-based technology methods are safe and effective at preventing serious illness and death from COVID-19. 

Local vaccination data has been updated on the COVID-19 Data Dashboard. Highlights include:

• Since the last weekly report on Aug. 3, an additional 90 residents completed their vaccine series.
• A total of 91,136 individuals, or approximately 67% of the county’s total population, have been fully vaccinated as of Tuesday.

Vaccines remain readily available throughout Humboldt County and, as always, Humboldt’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.

OptumServe offers rapid antigen testing and PCR testing services at the Wharfinger Building. Walk-in attendees will receive only rapid antigen testing unless the attendee specifically states they require a PCR test. Appointments for antigen testing can be made at lhi.care/covidtesting or by calling 888-634-1123. Wharfinger testing runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is closed from 11 a.m. to noon and 4 to 5 p.m. 

See the schedule below for specific Public Health vaccination and testing clinic dates, times, locations and available services. New clinics have been added for young children 6 months to 5 years old at many vaccination locations. Appointments for the young child clinics are required and can be made at MyTurn.ca.gov. Questions about clinic services can be directed to Public Health at 707-445-6201.

Fortuna— Thursday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
     Fortuna Vets Hall (1426 Main St.)
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna/Novavax
     Moderna for 6 months and older (appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov)

Eureka— Friday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
     Wharfinger Building (1 Marina Way)
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna/Novavax
     Moderna for 6 months and older (appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov)

Bridgeville— Saturday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
     Bridgeville Community Center (38717 Kneeland Road)
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna/Novavax
     Moderna for 6 months and older (appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov)

Eureka— Monday, Aug. 15, 3 to 6 p.m.
     Public Health Main (529 I St.)
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna/Novavax
     Moderna for 6 months and older (appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov)

Eureka— Tuesday, Aug. 16, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
     Eureka Boat Launch 
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna/Novavax
     Moderna for 6 months and older (appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov)

Eureka— Wednesday, Aug. 17, 3 to 6 p.m.
     Public Health Main (529 I St.)
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna/Novavax
     Moderna for 6 months and older (appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov)

McKinleyville— Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2 to 7 p.m.
     Church of the Joyful Healer (1944 Central Ave.)
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna/Novavax
     Moderna for 6 months and older (appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov)

* “Confirmed cases” represent the total confirmed positive PCR test 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 with COVID-19 disease by a health care provider, 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. 

 

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
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Humboldt Health Alert: humboldtgov.org/HumboldtHealthAlert

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