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Thirty-three new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Humboldt County today, bringing the total number of county residents who have tested positive for the virus to 5,841.
Four new hospitalizations were also reported today, including one in their thirties, two in their sixties and one in their sixties. Currently, 29 county residents are hospitalized with COVID-19, setting a new record. Four other county residents are being treated for the virus at out-of-area facilities.
Humboldt County Public Health and other approved local vaccinators administered a total of 140,534 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Immunization data on the Humboldt County Data Dashboard has been updated. Some highlights include:
- Local vaccinators have administered 16,787 doses since the last weekly report, the majority of which are the first doses.
- 69,522 Humboldt County residents are now fully vaccinated, representing 58.4% of the vaccine-eligible population aged 12 or older and 51.4% of the county’s total population.
Health officials widely agree that getting the vaccine remains the most important thing eligible residents can do to prevent serious illness from COVID-19 while also providing protection for those who cannot get the vaccine. All the vaccines available are very effective in preventing serious consequences, hospitalizations and death from the virus. The vaccine is available at public health clinics located throughout the county and walk-in people are welcome. To make an appointment in advance, go to MyTurn.ca.gov.
Consult the schedule of the next public health clinics below:
Arcata – Thursday August 12, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Arcata Transit Center (925 E St.)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Garberville – Friday, August 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Garberville Farmer’s Market (Garberville Town Square to Church St.)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Redway – Friday, August 13, 4:15 to 5 p.m.
Dean Creek RV Park (4112 Redwood Drive)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Fortuna – Sunday, August 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fortuna River Lodge (1800 Riverwalk Drive)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
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.
The Pfizer vaccine is approved for children as young as 12 years old. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are authorized for people 18 years of age and over. Full vaccine 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 Humboldt County data dashboard online 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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Humboldt Health Alert: humboldtgov.org/HumboldtHealthAlert
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