Press release from the Humboldt County Joint Information Center:
A total of 3,124 Humboldt County residents tested positive for COVID-19 after 57 new cases were reported since Friday.
Recent reports from local providers indicate that some patients seeking care for mild cold or allergy symptoms test positive for COVID-19. Health officials note that many people who contract the virus have mild symptoms, which makes it more likely that an infected person will transmit the virus to others before they realize they are sick and possibly expose someone who may be more prone to complications.
Public health officials renewed their call for community members to take the test regularly, saying that anyone who thinks they have a cold, food poisoning or allergy should isolate themselves and take the COVID-19 test. For a complete list of free trial options, go to humboldtgov.org/COVIDTestRegistration.
Humboldt County Public Health, in partnership with approved local vaccinators, is planning three large-scale vaccination clinics this week, where approximately 2,500 vaccines are to be administered. Of these, 1,500 are scheduled as second doses and 1,000 as first doses. Vaccination is available by appointment for people aged 70 and over, health professionals, K-12 educators and support staff, emergency service workers and licensed child care providers. County residents can be notified when an appointment is available for their age group by completing the COVID-19 Vaccine Interest Form online.
To complete the English interest form, visit humboldtgov.org/InterestForm.
To complete the Spanish vacations interval form, visit humboldtgov.org/formulariadeinteres.
For the latest information on COVID-19, visit cdc.gov or cdph.ca.gov. Local information is available at humboldtgov.org or during business hours, by contacting [email protected] or by calling 707-441-5000.
Information on the COVID-19 vaccine site: humboldtgov.org/vaccineinfo
Humboldt County COVID-19 data panel: humboldtgov.org/dashboard
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= historical data. All data from the Humboldt County Joint Information Center.
CalREDIE data. Unlisted postal codes had five cases or less. American Community Survey postcode populations, 2018.