Press release from the Humboldt County Public Health Division:

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the hospitalization of a resident 80 or older. No new deaths were reported. An additional 303 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well as 127 new probable cases for the period between Tuesday, July 12, and Tuesday, July 19. The total number of confirmed cases in the county stands at 20,360. An additional 4,372 cases are reported as probable.* 

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

• Since the last weekly report on July 13, an additional 80 residents completed their vaccine series.
• A total of 90,777 individuals, or approximately 67% of the county’s total population, have been fully vaccinated as of Tuesday.

Test-to-Treat service continues to be available at the Wharfinger Building (1 Marina Way, Eureka). At Test-to-Treat locations, people are tested for COVID-19 and if a person tests positive, is 12 or older and treatments are deemed appropriate for them, Paxlovid antiviral medication will be administered at no charge. A registered nurse is onsite with a Telehealth link to a medical doctor in order to dispense medication, should the patient choose.

The service runs daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is closed from 11 a.m. to noon and 4 to 5 p.m. Attendees should bring a list of their medications and be prepared to answer basic questions about their medical history.

OptumServe offers rapid antigen testing and PCR testing services at the Wharfinger, as well. 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.

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.

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 clinic 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.

Eureka — Thursday, July 21, 1 to 3:45 p.m.
     Public Health Main (529 I St.)
     Young children only - 6 months to 5 years old 
     Moderna/Pfizer
     Appointments required for 6 months to 5 years old. Sign up at MyTurn.ca.gov

Trinidad — Thursday, July 21, 2 to 5 p.m.
     Trinidad Town Hall (409 Trinity St.)                                           
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna 5 and up 
     Moderna for 6 months and older. Appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov 

Redway — Friday, July 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
     Healy Senior Center (456 Briceland Road)
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna 5 and up 
     Moderna for 6 months and older. Appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov

Eureka — Friday, July 22, 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
     Public Health Main (529 I St.)
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna 5 and up
     Moderna/Pfizer for 6 months to 5 years old. Appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov

Eureka — Saturday, July 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
     Jefferson Community Center (1000 B St.)
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna 5 and up

Eureka — Monday, July 25, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
     Public Health Main (529 I St.)
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna 5 and up
     Moderna for 6 months and older. Appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov

Willow Creek — Tuesday, July 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
     Willow Creek Public Health (77 Walnut Way)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     Moderna for 6 months and older. Appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov

Eureka — Tuesday, July 26, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
     Eureka Boat Launch (1701 Waterfront Drive)
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna 5 and up
     Moderna for 6 months and older. Appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov

McKinleyville — Wednesday, July 27, 1:15 to 5 p.m.
     The Center at McKinleyville (1615 Heartwood Drive)
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna 5 and up
     Moderna for 6 months and older. Appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov

Blue Lake — Thursday, July 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
     Blue Lake Resource Center (111 Greenwood Road)
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna 5 and up
     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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