Humboldt County residents in the 20-29-year-old age range make up the county’s highest percentage of new COVID-19 cases at 22 percent or one in five infections, a public health release states. While 0-19-year-olds represent the county’s second-highest percentage of new COVID-19 cases at 21.5 percent, which is significantly higher than the national rate of 9 percent. […]
Dr. Teresa Frankovich
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COVID Tip Line Busy
Nearly six months into the COVID-19 pandemic the Humboldt County tip line, dubbed the “snitch” line by some, is proving to be a useful tool in coaxing compliance from residents and businesses regarding the ever-changing state and local health department orders. “We had a real spike in calls a few weeks ago when the state […]
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Frankovich Modifies Shelter-in-Place Order to Allow Additional Businesses to Reopen Upon Safety Plan Approval
Humboldt County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich issued an Order of the Health Officer to modify the shelter-in-place to allow additional businesses to reopen once their safety plans are approved. The order is part of “Stage Two” of the county’s reopening plan to allow businesses with a lower risk of COVID-19 transmission to resume operations. “I […]
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UPDATE: Humboldt Declares Health Emergency for COVID-19, Announces Local Testing is Available
Humboldt County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich has declared a local health emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus, describing it as a proactive step that will free additional resources and increase coordination between state, local and federal agencies. But, during a press conference this morning, Frankovich made clear that local conditions have not changed and […]