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One hundred and fourteen new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Humboldt County today. To date, a total of 6,643 county residents have tested positive for the virus. Two new hospitalizations were also reported, including one in his sixties and another in his sixties.
Humboldt County Public Health has expanded testing efforts across the county to help contain the rapid spread of cases. Free testing is available seven days a week through the Wharfinger Building’s OptumServe site in Eureka, and another location in the county every day of the week. Starting today, a drive-thru COVID-19 test site will be open every Tuesday at the Jerold Phelps Community Hospital in Garberville.
Check out the full OptumServe testing schedule below:
- Eureka – Seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (1 Marina Way)
- McKinleyville – Mondays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Road)
- Garberville – Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Jerold Phelps Community Hospital, 733 Cedar Street)
- Fortuna – Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (River Lodge Conference Center, 1800 Riverwalk Dr.)
- Hoopa – Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Tsewaldin Inn, 12482 CA-96)
- Arcata – Fridays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St.)
Demand for testing is high at the moment, so making an appointment is the best way to ensure that a test is available when needed. Register in advance at lhi.care/covidtesting or by calling 888-634-1123. Test results are usually available within two to four days.
Schools, organizations, and businesses that want to perform routine testing can request the California COVID-19 Testing Task Force for free antigen rapid test kits. For more information, visit testing.covid19.ca.gov/get-started/.
Anyone who tests positive should self-isolate for at least 10 days and see their doctor or call the Joint Information Center at 707-441-5000 for more information. Resources for those infected and their caregivers are available at humboldtgov.org/blanketorders.
Although some fully vaccinated people are infected with the virus, health officials widely agree that the most effective way to prevent the serious consequences of COVID-19 is to get vaccinated.
Public health will be holding 10 immunization clinics Wednesday through Sunday in various locations across the county. Walk-in people are welcome and appointments can be made in advance at MyTurn.ca.gov. Most local pharmacies also carry COVID-19 vaccines, and many allow walk-in visits. Visit vaccines.gov to check availability, or text zip code to 438829 to find a participating pharmacy nearby.
Consult the schedule of the next public health clinics below:
Eurêka – Wednesday, August 25, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Housing Authority (735 W. Everding St.)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Ferndale – Wednesday, August 25, noon to 3 p.m.
Humboldt County Fair – Main Parking Lot (1250 Fifth St.)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Eurêka – Wednesday August 25, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Highland Park (High St. Parking Area)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Fortuna – Thursday, August 26, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Dollar General (650 S. Fortuna Blvd.)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Ferndale – Thursday August 26, noon to 5 p.m.
Humboldt County Fair – Main Parking Lot (1250 Fifth St.)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Pétrolia – Friday, August 27, from 10:30 a.m. to noon
Mattole Valley Resource Center (167 Sherman Street)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Ferndale – Friday, August 27, noon to 5 p.m.
Humboldt County Fair – Main Parking Lot (1250 Fifth St.)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Honeydew – Friday, August 27, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Honeydew Elementary School (1 Wilder Ridge Road)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Ferndale – Saturday August 28, noon to 5 p.m.
Humboldt County Fair – Main Parking Lot (1250 Fifth St.)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Redway – Sunday, August 29, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Redwoods Rural Health Center (101 W. Coast Road)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine this week received full approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for people 16 years of age and older. Pfizer is available for children 12 to 15 years of age under FDA Emergency Use Clearance. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are approved for people 18 years of age and older.
Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Full immunization protection is achieved two weeks after receiving the second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after receiving a single dose vaccine.
Check out the online data dashboard at humboldtgov.org/dashboard, or go to humboldtgov.org/DashboardArchives to download today’s data.
For the most recent COVID-19 information, visit cdc.gov or cdph.ca.gov. Local information is available at humboldtgov.org or by contacting [email protected] or calling 707-441-5000.
Register for the COVID-19 vaccination: MyTurn.ca.gov
Check the availability of vaccines at a local pharmacy: Vaccines.gov
Local COVID-19 vaccine information: humboldtgov.org/VaccineInfo
Humboldt County COVID-19 Data Dashboard: humboldtgov.org/Dashboard
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