Yesterday, Humboldt County Public Health held a press conference with Health Officer Ian Hoffman, Emergency Operations Center Operations Chief Sofia Pereira, Humboldt State University Director of Risk Management and Safety Services Cris Koczera and Joint Information Center spokesperson Meriah Miracle to update the public on the county COVID-19 response and answer reporters’ questions. Here are […]
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COVID Compliance Tip Line Moving to City Jurisdictions
Starting Jan. 1, the Humboldt County Emergency Operations Center’s Joint Information Center will no longer operate the COVID-19 compliance tip line instead, all COVID-19 compliance activities will be handled by the jurisdiction in which violations are alleged to occur. Examples of COVID-19 compliance violations include a lack of employee masking, businesses operating when they should be closed […]
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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 […]
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County Approves Hotels, Short-Term Rentals and Personal Care Services to Reopen
If their reopening plans are certified by the county’s Emergency Operation Center, hotels, short-term rentals and personal care services like nail salons and tattoo parlors can reopen as soon as Friday. “Places like nail salons, piercing shops and massage studios require close physical contact, often face-to-face, and hotels and other types of lodging bring non-residents […]
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Campgrounds, RV Parks Cleared to Begin Reopening Process Once Cleared by EOC
Private Humboldt County campgrounds and RV parks have been cleared to reopen once their Business Reopening Plan has been cleared by the Humboldt County Emergency Operations Center as early as tomorrow. However, public campgrounds that are operated by the county, state and federal government are still closed. “We’ve been tracking the progression of this virus […]
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List of Humboldt Retailers Certified to Reopen Continues to Grow
The county of Humboldt is reporting today that more than 235 local retailers have received reopening certifications from the Emergency Operations Center. According to the county, the businesses have submitted plans that “ensure the safety of employees and customers alike with enhanced staff training, screening for illness, thorough disinfection and physical distancing.” Residents are encouraged […]