Press release from the Humboldt County Public Health Division:

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the death of a resident aged 80 or older from COVID-19. Staff in the Department Operations Center extend their condolences to all who have lost a loved one to the virus.

One new hospitalization was reported, a resident in their 70s. One hospitalization that was previously reported has been removed from the count after they were determined to be from another jurisdiction or were not COVID-related.

An additional 12 new confirmed positive cases were reported as well as 12 new probable cases for the period between Tuesday, March 22, and Tuesday, March 29, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the county to 17,096. An additional 3,009 cases are reported as probable.

Today, Humboldt County Public Health published its new Humboldt County Data Dashboard. The interactive dashboard aligns Humboldt County with California Department of Public Health reporting and highlights the county’s total vaccinated population, with a focus on health equity. Elements such as percentage of the population partially vaccinated, and vaccine dose totals have been removed to align with state reporting. It is expected that at least one of the two dose vaccines will be made available to children 6 months to 4 years old this spring. With this expected expansion of the eligible population, the percentage of eligible population vaccinated metric has also been removed.

The new dashboard also separates positive cases into two categories. “Confirmed cases” represents total confirmed positive PCR tests 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
• Is 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.

Local vaccination data has been updated. Highlights include:

• Since the last weekly report on March 23, 82 additional residents completed their vaccine series.
• A total of 88,759, or approximately 65% of the county’s total population was fully vaccinated as of Tuesday.

The Humboldt County COVID-19 Joint Information Center (JIC) will close its doors at the end of the day Friday, April 1. Starting Monday, April 4, callers can contact Public Health at 707-445-6201 with COVID-related questions. Calls will be answered Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Public Health is closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m. Case count news releases will continue to be issued each Wednesday and social media will be updated as needed.

Please note, the JIC will be closed Thursday, March 31, in honor of Cesar Chavez Day. Operations will resume Friday morning at 8 a.m.

Residents, particularly those who are unvaccinated, are urged to continue to take protective measures against COVID-19 by washing hands frequently, socially distancing, wearing a well-fitted mask and avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces.

Individuals should stay home and away from others and get tested if they become sick or experience COVID-19 symptoms that may include fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue or muscle aches.

OptumServe has added rapid antigen testing to its regular PCR testing services at the Wharfinger site in Eureka Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Appointments for all testing services are strongly recommended and can be made at lhi.care/covidtesting or by calling 888-634-1123.

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

Vaccines, including boosters, are available at local pharmacies. To check the availability of a specific vaccine, visit the vaccines.gov page, or text your ZIP code to 438829 to locate a nearby pharmacy offering vaccines.

See the schedule below for specific Public Health vaccination and testing clinic dates, times, locations and available services. Questions about clinic services can be directed to the Joint Information Center at 1-707-441-5000.

Arcata — Wednesday, March 30, 4 to 8 p.m.
     Arcata High School Family Clinic (1720 M St.)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     PCR and rapid testing available on a first-come first-served basis
     Walk-ins are welcome.

Eureka — Thursday, March 31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
     Humboldt County Ag Building Family Clinic (5630 South Broadway)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     PCR and rapid testing available on a first-come first-served basis.
     Walk-ins are welcome.

Arcata — Friday, April 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
     D Street Neighborhood Family Clinic (1301 D St.)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     PCR and rapid testing available on a first-come first-served basis
     Walk-ins are welcome.

Eureka — Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
     College of the Redwoods Family Clinic (7351 Tompkins Hill Road)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     PCR and rapid testing available on a first-come first-served basis
     Walk-ins are welcome.

Eureka — Monday, April 4, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed from noon to 1 p.m.
     Public Health Main Office (529 I St.)
     Ages 12 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     No testing available
     $25 gift card for adults receiving a first or second dose
     Walk-ins are welcome.

Eureka — Tuesday, April 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed from noon to 1 p.m.
     Public Health Main Office (529 I St.)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     No testing available
     $25 gift card for adults receiving a first or second dose
     Walk-ins are welcome.

Willow Creek — Tuesday, April 5, 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
     PCR and rapid testing available on a first-come first-served basis
     $25 gift card for adults receiving a first or second dose
     Walk-ins are welcome.

Rio Dell — Wednesday, April 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
     Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department Family Clinic (50 W. Center St.)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     PCR and rapid testing available on a first-come first-served basis.
     Walk-ins are welcome.

Eureka — Thursday, April 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
     Betty Kwan Chinn Day Center Family Clinic (133 Seventh St.)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     PCR and rapid testing available on a first-come first-served basis.
     Walk-ins are welcome.

Eureka — Friday, April 8, 1 to 8 p.m.
     Wharfinger Family Clinic (1 Marina Way)
     Ages 5 and older
     Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson/Moderna
     PCR and rapid testing offered through OptumServe on the lower floor of the Wharfinger Building.
     Walk-ins are welcome.

View the Data Dashboard online at humboldtgov.org/3246/COVID-19-Data-Dashboard or go to humboldtgov.org/DashboardArchives to download data from a previous time. For the most recent COVID-19 information, visit cdc.gov or cdph.ca.gov. Local information is available at humboldtgov.org or by contacting covidinfo@co.humboldt.ca.us or calling 1-707-441-5000.

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/COVID-19-Data-Dashboard
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