Category: Covid-19

According to Humboldt County Public Health Officer Dr. Candy Stockton, “We have had five deaths from COVID-19 this year, one of which occurred between June 1 and July 27.”

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“Californians infected with COVID-19 may go about their lives without isolating or testing negative as long as their symptoms are improving, according to new and significantly loosened guidelines from the California Department of Public Health. ‘

“As Trinity County moves into the fall and winter, it is common for respiratory illnesses to circulate. One method of prevention is vaccination for both flu and Covid-19.”

“Taken together, the findings suggest that many cancers were not being diagnosed in a timely manner during the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, likely due to interruptions in medical care.”

“In addition to the new vaccine, COVID vaccines have transitioned to the commercial market which means they will no longer be purchased by the federal government and provided free of charge to all U.S. residents. Instead, they will be available through commercial insurance, Medicaid, including California’s Medi-Cal program, Medicare, the Vaccines for Children Program and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.”

“For renewed protection against severe illness, hospitalization and death, all Californians 5 years and older should receive one dose of the updated COVID-19 vaccine, as long as it’s been 2 months or more since their most recent dose.”