Press Release from Humboldt County Joint Information Center:
A17M The Humboldt County resident died after testing positive for Covid-19, and an additional 27 cases of the virus were reported today. The total number of county residents who tested positive for the virus is now 1,539.
The man who died was in his 80s and died outside the county. Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Ian Hoffman said public health offers sympathy for families who have lost a loved one to the virus.
In vaccine news, the county received the first shipment of the Moderna vaccine earlier this week. The Moderna vaccine is especially important for rural communities, as it does not need to be frozen at extreme temperatures, and once thawed can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 30 days. Moderna vaccines can also be sent in small quantities. Distribution of this vaccine to local providers has started from today and will continue in weekly allotment.
The county is currently in Phase 1A of vaccine distribution, consisting of three levels indicating priority. Humboldt County is currently vaccinating Phase 1A-Tier 1 and is preparing to expand to Tier 2, which will include community health workers, home health and home support services, public health sector workers and primary care clinics.
For more information about the level of Phase IA and who will be ahead in the vaccine delivery process, visit: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Program/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/CDPH-Alocation- Guide-Covid-19-Vaccine-During-Phase-1A-Recommendations.SPX
Most of Humboldt’s county facilities are closed December 24 and 25, although the Joint Information Center will be open Saturday, December 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to take calls from people on issues related to the virus.
Local information is available at humboldtgov.org or by contacting [email protected] during business hours or by calling 707-441-5000. For the latest COVID-19 information, visit cdc.gov or cdph.ca.gov.
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= historic historical information. All data from the Humboldt County Joint Information Center.
CalREDIE data. Unlisted pin codes have experienced five or fewer cases. Pin code population from the American Community Survey, 2018.
