Press release from the Humboldt County Public Health Division:

Humboldt County Public Health reported the death today of a resident aged 80 or older. Two new hospitalizations were reported, a resident in their 60s and one in their 70s. An additional 247 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were reported as well as 72 new probable cases for the period between Tuesday, June 7, and Tuesday, June 14. The total number of confirmed cases in the county stands at 19,022. An additional 3,679 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 June 8, an additional 71 residents completed their vaccine series.
• A total of 90,452 individuals, or approximately 67% of the county’s total population, have been fully vaccinated as of Tuesday.

OptumServe continues to offer rapid antigen testing and PCR testing services at the Wharfinger site. PCR tests are available only on a walk-in basis and must be specifically requested from the attendee. Walk-in attendees should 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.

Test to Treat service is also available at the Wharfinger Building in 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. at 1 Marina Way in Eureka. The site is closed from 11 a.m. to noon and 5 to 6 p.m. Attendees should have a list of their medications with them.

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. Walk-ins are welcome and PCR and rapid testing is available on a first-come first-served basis. Questions about clinic services can be directed to Public Health at 707-445-6201.

McKinleyville — Wednesday, June 15, 2 to 7 p.m. 
     Church of the Joyful Healer (1944 Central Ave.)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna 

Trinidad — Thursday, June 16, 2 to 5 p.m.
     Trinidad Town Hall (409 Trinity St.)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna 

Redway — Friday, June 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
     Healy Senior Center (456 Briceland Road)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna 

Eureka — Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
     College of the Redwoods (7351 Tompkins Hill Road)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna 

Eureka — Tuesday, June 21, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
     Eureka Boat Launch (1701 Waterfront Drive)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna 

Willow Creek — Tuesday, June 21, 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 

Fortuna — Wednesday, June 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
     Fortuna Veterans Hall (1426 Main St.)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna 

* “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 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.

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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