COVID-19 Daily Update

COVID-19 Update
05/19/2023
Public Health Officer: Eva Marie Smith, MD, MPH

KMC COVID-19 Statistics
New Case/Cases: 10 (since 5/12/2023)
Days without new cases: 0
Total cases: 2044
Active cases: 9
Recovered cases: 2031
Total Hospitalizations: 45
Current Hospitalizations: 0
Deaths: 4

Humboldt County COVID-19 Dashboard:
Humboldt County COVID-19 Data Dashboard

COVID-19/Flu Alerts:

• COVID-19 has not gone away
  • New variants circulating
    • New variant Arcturus (omicron variant BB.1.16) reported to be very contagious. 
    • New symptom includes conjunctivitis (like "pink eye")
• Please be mindful of COVID-19/Flu and other respiratory illnesses
• Please get your Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine/Booster
• We continue to offer antiviral medication for COVID-19 
  • Must start within 5 days of symptom onset
  • Ages 12+

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)

• Documented cases of RSV within the very young population in our community
• Some required hospitalization
• Symptoms: runny nose, decrease in appetite, coughing, sneezing, fever, and wheezing
• Symptoms usually appear in stages, not all at once
• Please seek medical care if you feel your child has RSV

KMC COVID-19 Vaccine Update:

1. Moderna and Pfizer Bivalent Boosters 
   1. Available for children age 5+
   2. Available for 18 years of age and older
   3. Targets the Omicron Variants BA.4 and BA.5 which are very contagious
   4. Schedule your appointment today
2. CDC Vaccine Recommendation 
   1. Vaccines: Age Indication: 6 months and older
   2. Bivalent Boosters:
      1. Pfizer: Age Indication: 5 - 11 years (Dose: 10 µg), 12 years and older (Dose: 30 µg)
      2. Moderna: Age Indication: 6 - 11 years (Dose: 25 µg), 12 years and older (Dose: 50 µg)

KMC Flu Vaccine Update:

1. Influenza Vaccines available
2. Age Group: 3 years of age and up  
3. It is safe to get both COVID-19 vaccine and influenza vaccine on the same day
4. Available by appointment

KMC COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Scheduling Update:

1. For Vaccines and Boosters at KMC
   1. Please call (530) 625-426, Ext. 0221 or 0259
   2. Fridays ( children and adults)

Humboldt County Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Contact Information:

1. For Vaccines and Booster at Humboldt County Public Health (77 Walnut Way, Willow Creek, CA) 
   1. Contact Info: (530) 629-2410 for more information

Infection Control Reminders:

1. Wear a mask indoors in public places and consider in vehicles 
2. Stay up to date with vaccine 
3. Get tested if you have symptoms
4. This continues to be a highly contagious virus so protect you/protect others 
5. Maintain good hand hygiene and consider the stay more than 6 feet for less than 15-minute guidance

COVID-19 Testing Update:

1. Testing Sites:
   1. K’ima:w Medical Center
      1. Location: 535 Airport Rd, Hoopa, CA
      2. Days and Time: Monday-Friday 8:40 am to 4:30 pm
      3. You must call to schedule an appointment: (530) 625-4261, Ext. 0218 
   2. Humboldt County Public Health
      1. Location: 77 Walnut Way, Willow Creek, CA
      2. Please call for an appointment 
      3. Contact Info: (530) 629-2410 for more information
2. If ill, please isolate and test
   1. To schedule COVID-19 test at KMC, please call: (530) 625-4261, Ext. 0218 
   2. Press #2 to leave a message, your call will be returned.
3. If you have a positive home test:
   1. Isolate and please notify KMC at (530) 625-4261, Ext. 0272, during work hours or KMC Afterhours

COVID-19 Treatment Update

1. You may be eligible for COVID-19 treatment
2. You must start meds within 5 days of symptoms 
3. KMC continues to maintain a supply of COVID-19 antiviral pills (Paxlovid) for treating eligible high risk patients 12 years of age and older 
4. For more information please visit our COVID-19 Test to Treat Equity Program page

KMC AFTER HOURS: (530) 625-4261

• Medical: Dial 1,
• Behavioral Health: Ext. 0450

Reminders:

1. Masks are still required at KMC in Patient Care areas.
2. If traveling, remember to carry your vaccine card 
3. If you need a replacement vaccination card: Call (530) 625-4261, Ext.0345