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Twenty-seven new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Humboldt County today. A previously reported case was withdrawn because it was determined to be from another jurisdiction. The total number of county residents who have tested positive for the virus is now 4,824.
Two new hospitalizations were also reported, including a 70-year-old and an 80-year-old.
Humboldt County Public Health and other approved local vaccinators administered a total of 135,530 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Immunization data on the Humboldt County Data Dashboard has been updated with the latest information from the California Immunization Registry. Some highlights include:
- 49.3% of the county’s total population, estimated at 135,940, is fully vaccinated. 56.4% of the eligible population aged 12 and over is fully vaccinated.
- 55.1% of the total county population and 63% of the eligible population have received at least one dose of the vaccine, which means they have some protection against the virus.
- Residents in the 65 to 74 age group have the highest vaccination rate, with 91% receiving at least one dose and 83.1% being fully vaccinated.
Partially vaccinated and unvaccinated residents are urged to get fully vaccinated as soon as possible to protect themselves, as well as children and medically vulnerable members of the community who cannot get vaccinated.
Residents who have questions or concerns about vaccines are encouraged to speak to their primary care provider or a public health nurse, who can be reached by calling the Common Information Center at 707-441-5000 .
The vaccine is available at public health clinics and most local pharmacies. Walk-in visits are welcome at all public health clinics, or register in advance at MyTurn.ca.gov. See the clinic schedule for the next seven days below.
Arcata – Thursday July 22, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Arcata Transit Center (925 E St.)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Redway – Friday July 23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dean Creek RV Park (4112 Redwood Drive)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Fortuna – Saturday July 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Redwood AutoXpo (Veterans Memorial Building, 1426 Main Street)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Arcata – Saturday July 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Arcata Farmer’s Market (Arcata Plaza, 808 G St.)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Arcata – Sunday July 25, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Community Celebration Adopt a Park (Mad River Pkwy. E)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
The Pfizer vaccine is approved for children as young as 12 years old. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is authorized for people 18 years of age and over.
To check availability of these vaccines, as well as Moderna, at local pharmacies, visit vaccines.gov or text zip code to 438829 to find a participating pharmacy nearby. Most pharmacies allow walk-in visits.
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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