COVID-19 Statistics | August 20, 2021 | Lost Coast Outpost

Humboldt County Public Health Division press release:

Two Humboldt County residents in their 60s have died with COVID-19, bringing the number of residents who have died with the virus to 61. The staff of the Department’s Operations Center extend their condolences to the family, friends and caregivers of the deceased.

Ninety-one new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the county today. Five cases were removed from the case tally as it was determined that they originated from another jurisdiction. The total number of residents who have tested positive for the virus now stands at 6,427.

Seven new hospitalizations were also reported, including one aged 10 to 19, one in his forties, one in his fifties, two in his sixties and two in his sixties.

The graph below shows the average weekly case rates between December 26, 2020 and August 14, 2021, in unvaccinated and fully vaccinated individuals. The data in the graph is adjusted weekly to reflect updates to the COVID-19 case database. Examples of updates include new additions to data, reclassifications of existing data, and changes in population counts.

As the graph illustrates, following the universal masking order that came into effect on August 7, case rates have fallen sharply among the 51.7% of the county’s population who are fully vaccinated. Case rates among unvaccinated members of the community remain extremely high at nearly four times the rate of the fully vaccinated population. Over the past two weeks, the percentage of the population fully vaccinated has increased by 1.1%, and most of the vaccine doses given locally were first doses, meaning more residents have started their vaccination series.

The vaccine remains widely available today and is the most effective way to prevent COVID-19. Although revolutionary cases are occurring, all available vaccines are very effective in preventing serious illness, 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:

McKinleyville – Saturday, August 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Church of the Merry Healer (1944 Central Ave.)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson

Ferndale – Saturday, August 21, noon to 5 p.m.
Humboldt County Fair – Main Parking Lot (1250 Fifth St.)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson

Arcata – Sunday August 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Carlson Park (Mad River Parkway. E)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson

Ferndale – Sunday, August 22, noon to 5 p.m.
Humboldt County Fair – Main Parking Lot (1250 Fifth St.)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson

McKinleyville – Monday, August 23, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
General Dollar – (1180 Murray Road)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson

Eurêka – Wednesday, August 25, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Housing Office – (735 W. Everding St.)
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.