Fourteen new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the total number of Humboldt County residents who tested positive for the virus to 3,349.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced that 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in underserved areas of the state, setting a higher threshold for allocating the most restrictive level under the state’s “Blueprint for a Safer Economy “. ”
Previously, the allocation to the “purple” or widespread level required an adjusted rate of 7 per 100,000 inhabitants. Now that the state has reached the 2 million dose milestone, it rises to 10 per 100,000. Once an additional dose of 2 million has been administered in the areas, the threshold value for the remaining levels will also adjust. Humboldt County is currently awarded the “Red” or Substantial level with a case rate of 6.3 per 100,000.
Humboldt County public health officials have expressed cautious optimism that the country could stay in the red level and improve to Orange or Yellow, but stressed that it will require the community to continue to follow safety measures, to be tested be and sign up to be vaccinated during an appointment. is available.
Director of Public Health Michele Stephens said: ‘We are making progress every day on this pandemic, and we are hopeful that we can build on it and get our community and our economy back on track. Keep covering a face, wash your hands regularly, avoid large gatherings and keep your distance. ‘
CDPH has also eased restrictions on various business sectors and activities. Starting Saturday, March 13, the state will allow breweries, wineries and distilleries that do not serve meals to reopen in the open air with safety adjustments in the press and red levels.
The updated state guidelines require advance reservations, limit the protectors to 90 minutes and must end consumption on the premises at 20:00. Businesses in this sector that serve meals should continue to follow the lead of restaurants. Bars remain closed in the red level.
See a complete list of sector openings, including threshold allocation thresholds, at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/Dimmer-Framework- September_2020.pdf
For the latest COVID-19 information, visit cdc.gov or cdph.ca.gov. Local information is available at humboldtgov.org or during business hours by contacting [email protected] or calling 707-441-5000.
Some Safeway and CVS pharmacy locations offer COVID-19 vaccination appointments in partnership with the federal government. Check out the links below to find out who is eligible and sign up at one of these sites for an appointment.
Safeway: https://www.mhealthappointments.com/covidappt
CVS Pharmacy: https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine?icid=cvs-home-hero1-link2-coronavirus-vaccine.
Local information on COVID-19: humboldtgov.org/VaccineInfo
Humboldt County COVID-19 Data Dashboard: humboldtgov.org/Dashboard
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