COVID-19 Statistics | January 7, 2021 | Lost Coast Outpost

Press Release of the Humboldt County Joint Information Center:

Forty-two more cases of COVID-19 have been reported today. A case reported earlier this week was from outside the province, and the total number of Humboldt County residents tested positive for the virus now stands at 1,998.

In the vaccine – related news, the California Department of Public Health’s California’s COVID-19 vaccine Plan ‘was posted today on Humboldt County’s website at humboldtgov.org/2872/Vaccine-Info. It contains easy-to-understand information on state and local vaccine planning.

The Humboldt County Health Officer, dr. Ian Hoffman, said: “We want the community to see clearly the vaccination priorities set by the state and how we are moving through the levels here in Humboldt County.”

Humboldt County is currently inviting Phase 1A Level 1 and 2 providers to vaccination clinics, and is expected to issue Series 3 invitations by the end of this week. Phase 1A is estimated to involve approximately 10,000 people locally and includes, but is not limited to, staff at acute care and dialysis centers, paramedics and EMTs and staff at primary care clinics and laboratories, dentists and community health workers. “We have a clear plan that we are working on and will continue to make information available as soon as possible,” said Dr. Hoffman said.

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 the Joint Information Center at 707-441-5000.

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