COVID-19 Statistics | January 7, 2021 | Lost Coast Outpost

Humboldt County Joint Information Center press release:

Forty-two more cases of COVID-19 have been reported today. It has been determined that one case reported earlier this week was from outside the county, so the total number of Humboldt County residents who have tested positive for the virus now stands at 1998.

In vaccine news, today the California Department of Public Health’s “California’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan” was posted on the Humboldt County website at humboldtgov.org/2872/Vaccine-Info. It contains easy to understand information on national and local vaccine planning.

Dr Ian Hoffman, Humboldt County Health Officer, said: “We want the community to see clearly the vaccine priorities that have been set by the state and how we are progressing through the levels here in the world. Humboldt County.

Currently, Humboldt County is inviting phase 1A-level 1 and 2 providers to immunization clinics and is expected to expand invitations to level 3 by the end of this week. Phase 1A is estimated to involve approximately 10,000 people locally and includes, but is not limited to, staff from acute care facilities and dialysis centers, paramedics and paramedics, and staff from primary care clinics and laboratories. , dentists and community health workers. “We have a clear plan that we are working on and we will continue to make the information available as quickly as possible,” said Dr Hoffman.

For the most recent information on COVID-19, visit cdc.gov or cdph.ca.gov. Local information is available at humboldtgov.org or during business hours by contacting [email protected] or by calling the Joint Information Center at 707-441-5000.

Local COVID-19 vaccine information: humboldtgov.org/vaccineinfo
Humboldt County COVID-19 Data Dashboard: humboldtgov.org/dashboard
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