Since the COVID-19 pandemic began a little more than a year ago, Humboldt County’s response, from ramping up testing capacity to the now expanding vaccination efforts, has reached $11.7 million. According to a county’s press release, “the state and federal governments have already allocated or committed to future allocations totaling just over $14 million for […]
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County Breaks Down First Five Months of COVID-19 Pandemic Response; Costs Exceed $4.3 Million
Humboldt County’s COVID-19 pandemic response, both in unincorporated areas and cities, has cost more than $4.3 million, which includes pay for more than 200 staff who have been assigned to Public Health and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). “The Sheriff and I, as well as Public Health Director Michele Stephens, have directed this response, and […]