From hotel rooms for people who are homeless to restaurant meals for seniors isolating for their lives, California has rapidly expanded its safety net in an attempt to catch millions of residents impacted by the coronavirus and its economic aftershocks. In daily press conferences during the pandemic’s first months, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new “first-in-the-nation” […]
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Humboldt’s COVID-19 Cases Stand at 108
No new COVID-19 cases were confirmed today, according to a news release from the county’s joint information center. The total number remains at 108, with no new hospitalizations or deaths reported. The latest results include 45 tests done by the Public Health Laboratory and 124 done at the OptumServe public testing site. Humboldt County Public […]
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COVID-19 Pop-Up Testing Site Coming to Redway
The county of Humboldt COVID-19 information center announced that a one-day testing site will be available in Redway on June 23 for Southern Humboldt residents. Appointments for the testing site at the Redway Baptist Church can be made by calling 268-2503 in advance. There is no cost. For those with medical insurance, their provider will […]
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Face Coverings Now Mandated in California
Starting today, everyone in California, ages 3 and older, is mandated to wear face coverings in “high risk” public situations indoors and outside, with limited exceptions that include health issues. The California Department of Public Health said in an announcement that the requirement is effective today. Facial coverings have been the law of the land […]
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Two Straight Days with No Confirmed New COVID-19 Cases
Public Health reported no new confirmed COVID-19 cases today, leaving the county’s total at 105 for a second straight day. To date, 61 cases in Humboldt County were contact to a known case, 24 were travel acquired and 20 were through community transmission. No new deaths or hospitalizations were reported. The results include 79 tests […]
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Humboldt Sees 3 Community Transmission COVID-19 Cases so far in June, No New Positive Tests Reported Today
Public Health reported no new confirmed COVID-19 cases today, leaving the county’s total to 105. According to a news release, two recent cases have been attributed to community transmission, making three so far this month. “These are individuals without a history of travel or exposure to a known case,” Humboldt County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich […]
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COVID-19 Testing Expands to Willow Creek in June
The county of Humboldt announced today that COVID-19 testing will be available in Willow Creek for the next three Thursdays starting June 11 as well as Eureka. To register for a visit in either area, click here. The Willow Creek testing site is located at the Big Rock Day Use Area on Thursdays. Tests can […]
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Public Health: Alder Bay No Longer in COVID-19 Outbreak, T-S Reports
The Times-Standard reports County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich told the board of supervisors today that Alder Bay Assisted Living is no longer considered to be in a COVID-19 “outbreak,” with no new positive cases in 14 days since the last known point of possible exposure. But she also cautioned that the virus is still circulating […]
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County Reports One New COVID-19 Case
Public Health reported one new confirmed COVID-19 case today, bring the county’s total to 105. This most recent case is one of two still under investigation. Of the others, 61 were contact to a known case, 24 were travel acquired and 18 were through community transmission. No new deaths or hospitalizations were reported. Public Health […]
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County Urges Vigilance as More Businesses Begin Reopening
More than 100 hair salons and barbershops have the green light to reopen, according to the county, which expects further updates this week on other businesses being cleared to open their doors. County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich will be making the call based on COVID-19 results and other epidemiologic data. “Right now, our conditions are […]
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Ferndale Council Voices Concerns About Lack of Mask Use, Approves COVID-19 Emergency Extension, LoCO reports
The Lost Coast Outpost reports that the Ferndale City Council voted today to continue its declaration of a public health emergency due to COVID-19 as several councilmembers and the mayor voiced concerns about how many times they’ve seen customers and/or employees without masks at local businesses. Read the full story here.
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Certified Hair Salons, Barber Shops Cleared to Reopen Monday
County Public Health Officer Teresa Frankovich has cleared certified hair salons and barber shops to reopen on Monday. In a news release, the county states the decision came after a review of today’s test results — which showed no new cases for a third straight day — and local “epidemiologic data.” “Monday marks 14 days […]