Thirty-five new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Humboldt County today, bringing the total number of county residents who have tested positive for the virus to 5,045.
To limit the spread of the virus in the community, unvaccinated residents over the age of two are mandated by state health order to wear facial coverings in indoor public settings. Federal, state and local health officials also recommend indoor public masking regardless of vaccination status.
Consequently, many local businesses and organizations are requiring masks before entry. Masking signage and other COVID-19 resources for businesses are located on the “Guidance for Industry and Events” page of the Humboldt County website at https://humboldtgov.org/2911/Guidance-for-Industry-and-Events.
Public Health officials continue to urge local residents to get fully vaccinated to protect against severe illness and death from COVID-19. Full vaccination is achieved two weeks after the second dose of the two-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. For more information about the vaccine and its availability, contact the Joint Information Center at 707-441-5000.
Vaccines are available at Public Health vaccination clinics and most local pharmacies. Walk-ins are welcome at all Public Health clinics, or sign up in advance at MyTurn.ca.gov. See the clinic schedule for the next seven days below.
Eureka – Thursday, July 29, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Eureka Summer Concert Series (Madaket Plaza, 1 C St.)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson
Eureka – Friday, July 30, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Transition-Age Youth (TAY) Division * (433 M St.)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson
*$25 Coming Attractions movie voucher for the first 30 people who get vaccinated at this clinic.
Eureka – Saturday, July 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Get Out and Play Day (Sequoia Park, 3414 W St.)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson
Fields Landing – Tuesday, Aug. 3, from noon to 2:30 p.m.
Fields Landing Boat Ramp (End of Railroad Ave., South Humboldt Bay)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson
King Salmon – Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Gills by the Bay (77 Halibut Ave.)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson
Eureka – Thursday, Aug. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
College of the Redwoods Gym (7351 Tompkins Hill Road)
Pfizer/Moderna
The Pfizer vaccine is approved for children as young as 12 years old. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are authorized for those 18 and older.
To check availability of vaccines at local pharmacies, visit vaccines.gov or text a ZIP code to 438829 to find a participating pharmacy nearby. Most pharmacies allow walk-ins.
View the Humboldt County Data Dashboard online at humboldtgov.org/dashboard, or go to humboldtgov.org/DashboardArchives to download today’s data.
For facial covering recommendations and mandates, go to cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/guidance-for-face-coverings.aspx.
For the most recent COVID-19 information, visit cdc.gov or cdph.ca.gov. Local information is available at humboldtgov.org or by contacting covidinfo@co.humboldt.ca.us or calling 707-441-5000.
Sign up for COVID-19 vaccination: MyTurn.ca.gov
Check for vaccine availability 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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