Press release from the Humboldt County Public Health Division:

Humboldt County Public Health reported six new hospitalizations today, one resident under 10, one in their 30s, two in their 60s, one in their 70s and one aged 80 or older. An additional 214 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were reported as well as 98 new probable cases for the period between Tuesday, May 31, and Tuesday, June 7. The total number of confirmed cases in the county stands at 18,775. An additional 3,607 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 1, an additional 70 residents completed their vaccine series.
• A total of 90,381 individuals, or approximately 66% 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.

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

McKinleyville — Thursday, June 9, 1:15 to 5 p.m. 
     The Center at McKinleyville (1615 Heartwood Drive)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna

Eureka — Friday, June 10, 1 to 8 p.m. 
     Wharfinger Building (1 Marina Way)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna

Bridgeville — Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
     Bridgeville Community Center (38717 Kneeland Road)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna

Eureka — Monday, June 13, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed from noon to 1 p.m.
     Public Health Main (529 I St.)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna

Willow Creek — Tuesday, June 14, 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

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

 * “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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