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The death of a resident over 80 was reported by Humboldt County Public Health today, marking the 102sd local death from COVID-19. Staff at the Department’s Operations Center extend their condolences to friends, family and caregivers of those who have died.
Thirty-three new cases have also been reported in the county, bringing the total number of county residents who have tested positive for the virus to 8,798. Two hospitalizations of people in their 60s have also been reported.
Pfizer today officially submitted an application to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval of its COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged 5 to 11. The company shared the initial data with the FDA late last month. The FDA is due to meet on October 26 to review the request.
All eligible residents of Humboldt County are encouraged to get vaccinated against the virus as the most effective way to prevent hospitalization or death. Vaccination and testing services are available free of charge in the county.
Appointments for Public Health vaccination clinics are not mandatory but are now strongly recommended. 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 – 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
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
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
Garberville – Wednesday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed noon to 1 p.m.
Public health (727, rue Cedar)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson / Moderna
PCR and rapid tests available
Arcata – Thursday, October 14, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Arcata High School (1720 M St.)
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson
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 licensed for persons 12 years of age and over, and Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are licensed for persons 18 years of age and over. 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.
Residents, especially unvaccinated people, are advised to get tested if they have symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus. Free tests are available through OptumServe seven days a week at the Wharfinger Building in Eureka. Mobile test sites are scheduled throughout the county most days of the week. Check out the calendar and find out how to make an appointment at humboldtgov.org/covidtestregistration.
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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