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Following a data transmission failure yesterday between two computer systems in the state of California, local public health officials today confirmed 90 new positive cases for the two-day period. The total number of residents who test positive for the virus now stands at 7,984.
Four new hospitalizations were reported, including one in their thirties, two in their fifties and one over the age of 80.
Public health officials continue to urge residents to get tested, especially unvaccinated people, those showing symptoms and those who have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for the virus.
Testing has declined slightly in recent weeks and wait times for walk-in vaccines are minimal. The processing time for PCR results is currently 48 to 72 hours. Click humboldtgov.org/2787/Test-Registration for more information and a list of local testing sites.
As of Tuesday, 74,761 residents of Humboldt County had been fully vaccinated, or 55% of the county’s total population. Just over 70 percent of the vaccine-eligible population aged 12 and over received at least one dose.
Free COVID-19 vaccines are available daily this week at public health clinics located across the county. Walk-in people are welcome and appointments can be made in advance at MyTurn.ca.gov. For instructions in English and Spanish on using My Turn, visit humboldtgov.org/VaccineInfo.
Consult the schedule of the next public health clinics below:
Eurêka – Thursday September 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HCAR parking (1707 E St.)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Pétrolia – Friday, September 17, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Mattole Valley Resource Center (203 Old Coast Wagon Road)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Honeydew – Friday, September 17, 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Honeydew School (1 Wilder Ridge Road)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Miranda – Saturday, September 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
South Fork High School (6831 Avenue of the Giants)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
McKinleyville – Sunday, September 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
McKinleyville High School (1300 Murray Road)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
To check availability of a particular vaccine at local pharmacies, visit vaccines.gov or text zip code to 438829 to locate a pharmacy offering vaccines nearby. Most pharmacies allow walk-in visits.
Pfizer is approved for persons 12 years of age and older, and Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are approved for persons 18 years of age and older. County residents between the ages of 16 and 17 can get vaccinated at public health clinics without the physical presence of a parent or guardian as long as they have a signed consent form. Children under 16 must always be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
Although some fully vaccinated people are infected with COVID-19, health officials overwhelmingly agree that vaccination is the most effective way to reduce the incidence of serious consequences.
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.
As of Monday, September 20, Public Health will no longer call all residents who test positive for COVID-19. Instead, those who test positive will receive a text or email from CalCONNECT, the state’s virtual contact tracing system. The message will include a link to a contact tracing survey as well as instructions for isolation.
Anyone identified as a close contact of someone known to have COVID-19 should follow quarantine guidelines. Learn more about isolation and quarantine and access home care resources at humboldtgov.org/blanketorders.
Visit the online data dashboard at humboldtgov.org/dashboard, or go to humboldtgov.org/DashboardArchives to download data from a previous period.
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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