COVID Vaccinations
Effective November 30th, 2021, the Department of Health (DOH) is requiring caregivers to be fully vaccinated OR have a medical or religious exemption on file with their employer. For those employees who have been fully vaccinated (or are in the process of being fully vaccinated), we will need a copy of your vaccination card on file (you can text a copy if you have not already provided a copy for your file to 707-498-2000). Staff who opt-out of receiving the COVID vaccination will need to provide a copy of their medical or religious exemption to the office before November 30th, 2021. Click HERE for information on religious and medical exemptions.
Vaccinated Staff
Fully vaccinated staff will NOT be required to undergo weekly COVID testing; however, they will still be required to follow masking and sanitation protocols per DOH guidelines during the pandemic and submitting a daily health-screening report.
Unvaccinated Staff
Unvaccinated staff are required to undergo weekly COVID testing with results submitted to the office for their file (via forwarding email/text results or dropping off results to office or text photo of results to 707-498-2000). Testing is quick, painless and free. It is recommended that tests are scheduled early in the week on regular days and if you are showing any symptoms of illness. There are convenient locations in Southern, Central and Northern Humboldt (here are some options):
EUREKA AREA
Walgreens - 1424 Broadway St, Eureka OR 2525 Harris St, Eureka; drive through testing; appointments can be made online at www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing
Wharfinger Building - 1 Marina Way, Eureka; appointments can be made online at lhi.care/covidtesting OR by calling (888) 634-1123. Walk-ins are available for pre-registered persons
FORTUNA AREA
Walgreens - 1065 S Fortuna Blvd, Fortuna; drive through testing; appointments can be made online at www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing
Palco Pharmacy - 113 Main St Suite D, Scotia; Appointment required by registering online at www.doineedacovid19test.com/Scotia_CA_929.html OR by calling (707) 764-3591
MCKINLEYVILLE AREA
CVS Pharmacy - 1720 Central Ave, McKinleyville; appointment required by registering online at www.cvs.com/content/coronavirus OR by calling (707) 839-5621