Public Health reported no new COVID-19 cases were confirmed today, leaving the county’s total case count at 568, but one new hospitalization has occurred. Humboldt County continues its tenuous hold to the “minimal” risk tier under the state’s “Blueprint for a Safer Economy,” according to California Department of Public Health data released Tuesday, with a […]
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NCJ Archive: Bring on the Bugs
Editor’s Note: It’s that time of year again, the pumpkin spiders (aka cross orb weavers) are back. And while the world around us may seem a bit, well, scary right now, at least nature is staying the course by delivering up a cadre of crawling critters just in time for Halloween. So, here’s a story […]
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Humboldt Hits Three Weeks in Minimal Tier
Public Health reported one new COVID-19 case today, bringing the county’s total case count to 568. For a third week, Humboldt County remains in the “minimal” risk tier under the state’s “Blueprint for a Safer Economy,” according to California Department of Public Health data, with a positivity rate of 1.5 percent and an adjusted case […]
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Humboldt Sees 10th COVID-related Death
Public Health reported a tenth COVID-related death and five new COVID-19 cases since Friday, bringing the county’s total case count of 567. The individual who died was in their 80s, according to the county. “We extend our condolences to their family and friends for this loss,” County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich said in a news […]
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Humboldt Marks 8 Months Since First COVID Case
Eight months after Humboldt had its first confirmed COVID-19 case, becoming the first rural county in the United States to do so, the case total stands at 560, with Public Health reporting two positive tests today. “We’ve all been living through this pandemic for quite a while, and that can take a toll,” County Health […]
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Humboldt Holds onto ‘Minimal’ Risk Tier
Public Health confirmed four new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the county’s total at 558. Another hospitalization was also reported. Under new California Department of Public Health data, Humboldt County continues its stay in the yellow or minimal tier under the state’s “Blueprint for a Safer Economy,” with a positivity rate of 0.5 percent and an […]
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Humboldt Sees Ninth COVID-Related Death: A Person in Their 30s
Public Health reported a person in their 30s has become Humboldt County’s ninth COVID-related death, with 10 new cases confirmed since Friday, bringing the county’s total at 554. County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich offered her sympathies. “To those who have been impacted by this loss, our thoughts are with you,” she said in a […]
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UPDATE: No Local Tsunami Impact from Alaska Quake
UPDATE: There is no tsunami threat to the West Coast. No tsunami threat for the U.S. West Coast. https://t.co/ozG6RhFj5S — NWS Eureka (@NWSEureka) October 19, 2020 PREVIOUS: The Eureka office of the National Weather Service is awaiting word from the National Tsunami Warning Center about any potential tsunami warnings, watches or advisories for local areas […]
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Otter Watch Out (Spoiler Alert: Cute Video)
Once COVID-19 closed down the Humboldt State University campus, professor Jeff Black realized he wouldn’t be walking to campus for his wildlife lectures, so he decided to get his daily exercise by going to the Arcata Marsh, while also keeping an eye out for otters. And, he’s asking others to do the same. Spearheaded by […]
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Humboldt Sees Largest Single Day COVID Case Count in October
Public Health reported eight new confirmed COVID-19 cases today, the largest single day number in a month, bringing the county’s total to 542. “This commitment to each other’s health and well-being is a testament to the character of our community,” County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich said. “As the state just released guidance for limited gatherings […]
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Humboldt Remains in State’s ‘Minimal’ COVID Tier, Numbers Improve
Public Health reported one new confirmed COVID-19 case today, bringing the county’s total to 534, and an additional hospitalization. Under state data released today, Humboldt remains in the “minimum” risk tier with a test positivity rate of 0.7 percent and an adjusted case rate of 1.1 per 100,000 people, an improvement from last week’s 1.5 […]
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Eureka, Arcata Top Humboldt’s COVID Case Count
Public Health reported four new confirmed COVID-19 cases since Friday, bringing the county’s total to 533. Two new hospitalizations were also reported. The Humboldt County Data Dashboard now includes hospitalization rates by age group, death rates by age group and case totals by ZIP code, the latter of which will be reported in “a range […]