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Fourteen more cases of COVID-19 were reported in Humboldt County today, bringing the total number of county residents who have tested positive for the virus to 8,730. Two hospitalizations of people in their 50s have also been reported. A previously reported hospitalization was removed as it was determined to be from out of jurisdiction.
Vaccination and testing services are available free of charge in the county. All eligible residents are encouraged to get vaccinated against the virus as the most effective way to prevent serious consequences such as hospitalization or death.
People who have had COVID-19 are also advised to get vaccinated as soon as their isolation period ends. Those who have been treated with monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma are advised to wait 90 days before being vaccinated, according to the CDC. Those with a history of multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C or MIS-A) should also wait 90 days after infection before getting vaccinated. For more information on natural immunity or vaccination after infection, visit cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html.
According to a study published last month, less than two-thirds of people who recover from COVID-19 infection develop some level of natural immunity, and these levels vary widely from individual to individual. It is estimated that natural immunity, when it develops, wears off within 90 days of recovery. After infection, unvaccinated individuals are more than twice as likely to contract COVID-19 again than vaccinated individuals, according to a study published in August 2021.
Appointments for Public Health vaccination clinics are not mandatory but are now highly recommended due to a recent increase in demand for additional doses and reminders. Register in advance at MyTurn.ca.gov. For instructions in English and Spanish on using My Turn, visit humboldtgov.org/VaccineInfo.
Consult the calendar below for the dates, times, locations and specific services of the clinics:
Eurêka – Thursday, October 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
College of the Redwoods main parking lot (7351 Tompkins Hill Road)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson / Moderna
PCR and rapid tests available
Eurêka – Friday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Farm Building (5630 S. Broadway)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson / Moderna
PCR and rapid tests available
Hoopa – Saturday October 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hoopa High School (101 Loop Road)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson / Moderna
PCR and rapid tests available
McKinleyville – Sunday, October 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
McKinleyville High School (1300 Murray Road)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson / Moderna
PCR and rapid tests available
Willow Creek – Tuesday, October 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed noon to 1 p.m.
Public Health Office (77 Walnut Way)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson / Moderna
PCR and rapid tests available
Check the availability of a specific vaccine at local pharmacies at vaccines.gov, or text postcode to 438829 to locate a nearby pharmacy offering vaccines.
Pfizer is approved for persons 12 years of age and older, and Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are approved for persons 18 years of age and older. County residents between the ages of 16 and 17 can get vaccinated at public health clinics without the physical presence of a parent or guardian as long as they have a signed consent form. Children under 16 must always be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
Free tests are available through OptumServe seven days a week at the Wharfinger Building in Eureka and at mobile test sites across the county most days of the week. To make an appointment, visit lhi.care/covidtesting or call 888-634-1123. Processing times for test results via OptumServe average 48-96 hours.
On Wednesday October 6, the OptumServe test site at Fortuna River Lodge will be closed. Public Health will offer PCR testing at the Fortuna Senior Resource Center (2280 Newburg Road) from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm Pre-registration is required. Go to home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=cdph1060 to register.
Visit the online data dashboard at humboldtgov.org/dashboard, or go to humboldtgov.org/DashboardArchives to download data from a previous period.
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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