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A total of 4,621 Humboldt County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 after seven new cases were reported today.
A previously reported hospitalization has been removed from the county tally. Although the person tested positive for COVID-19, his hospital admission was unrelated to the virus.
With the increase in new cases statewide and the presence of the more contagious Delta variant in the community, public health officials continue to advise all eligible residents to be fully immunized.
Scientific evidence has shown that vaccination protects against serious illness and death from COVID-19 and its variants, including Delta. Local breakthrough cases have been generally mild, and local public health officials report that only a very small number of fully vaccinated residents have been hospitalized for complications from COVID-19. Notably, none of the 51 Humboldt County residents who died with the virus have been vaccinated.
Humboldt County Public Health and other approved local vaccinators administered a total of 132,657 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 (CAIR). Some highlights include:
- 65,181 people were fully vaccinated and 8,535 others were partially vaccinated.
- 48% of the county’s total population, estimated at 135,940, is fully vaccinated.
- 54.8% of the vaccine-eligible population is fully vaccinated.
- 62% of the eligible population has received at least one dose of the vaccine, which means that they have some protection against the virus.
Data provided by the California Department of Public Health, which includes additional information not reflected in the CAIR database, indicates that 134,101 doses were administered in Humboldt County and that 74.9% of the county’s eligible population has received at least one dose of vaccine.
The vaccine is available at the public health clinics listed below and most local pharmacies. Walk-in people are welcome at public health clinics, or register in advance at MyTurn.ca.gov. See the clinic schedule for the next seven days below.
Arcata – Saturday July 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Arcata Farmer’s Market (Arcata Plaza, 808 G St.)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Lac Bleu – Sunday July 11 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Annie & Mary Day Celebration (Blue Lake Resource Center, 111 Greenwood Ave.)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Arcata – Sunday July 11 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
United Methodist Church of Arcata (1761 11e St.)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
Eurêka – Thursday July 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Betty Chinn Center (133 Seventh Street)
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.
These vaccines, along with Moderna, can also be found at many local pharmacies. Check availability at vaccines.gov or text zip code to 438829 to find a participating pharmacy nearby. Most pharmacies allow walk-in visits.
The California Vax for the Win Incentive Program continues to provide residents who get vaccinated with a $ 50 Virtual Grocery or Acquisition Card while supplies last. See covid19.ca.gov/vax-for-the-win/ for more details on this state program.
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 information on COVID-19, 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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