A Humboldt County resident has died with COVID-19, and five new cases of the virus were reported today. A total of 4,533 county residents have tested positive.
The resident who died was over the age of 80, marking the county’s 50th virus-related death. Humboldt County Public Health and Emergency Operations Center staff share their sympathies with all who have lost someone to COVID-19.
Public Health vaccination clinics are scheduled in multiple locations throughout the county over the next week, including tomorrow, June 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eureka High School cafeteria. Hmong and Spanish speakers will be available at this clinic to assist residents navigate the process, and county residents are encouraged to bring the whole family to get vaccinated.
All Public Health clinics are open to walk-ins and by appointment. Sign up in advance at MyTurn.ca.gov. See the schedule of Public Health’s clinics below.
Eureka – Saturday, June 26 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Eureka High School cafeteria (1915 J St.)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson
McKinleyville – Monday, June 28 – 10 a.m. to noon
McKinleyville Trailer Park (2331 Central Ave.)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson
Arcata – Monday, June 28 – 2 to 6 p.m.
Town & Country Mobile Villa (4855 Boyd Road)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson
Manila – Tuesday, June 29 – 10 a.m. to noon
Manila RV Campground (120 Mill St.)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson
Petrolia – Wednesday, June 30 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mattole Grange (36512 Mattole Road)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson
Arcata – Friday, July 2 – 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Arcata Ball Park/Humboldt Crabs game* (888 F St.)
Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson
*Free admission and a hot dog dinner to the first 100 people who get vaccinated at this clinic.
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is authorized for those 18 and older. People age 12 and older can receive the Pfizer vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine is also available at many local pharmacies. Check availability at 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 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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