Press release from the Humboldt County Public Health Division:

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the death of a resident in their 70s. One new hospitalization of a resident in their 70s was also reported. An additional 253 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well as 101 new probable cases for the period between Tuesday, July 19, and Tuesday, July 26. The total number of confirmed cases in the county stands at 20,613. An additional 4,473 cases are reported as probable.* 

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. 

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

• Since the last weekly report on July 20, an additional 94 residents completed their vaccine series.
• A total of 90,871 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.

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.

Blue Lake — Thursday, July 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
     Blue Lake Resource Center (111 Greenwood Road)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     Moderna for 6 months and older (appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov)

Arcata — Thursday, July 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
     Arcata Transit Center (925 E St.)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     Moderna for 6 months and older (appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov)

Eureka — Friday, July 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
     Wharfinger Building (1 Marina Way)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     Moderna for 6 months and older (appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov)

Bridgeville — Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
     Bridgeville Community Center (38717 Kneeland Road)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     Moderna for 6 months and older (appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov)

Eureka — Monday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
     Public Health Main (529 I St.)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     Moderna and Pfizer for 6 months and older (appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov)

Eureka — Tuesday, Aug. 2, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
     Eureka Boat Launch (1701 Waterfront Drive)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     Moderna for 6 months and older (appointments required at MyTurn.ca.gov)

Willow Creek — Tuesday, Aug. 2, 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)

* “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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