Humboldt County Public Health is continuing to provide a heightened response to a COVID-19 outbreak at the Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in which 26 residents and 10 staff members have tested positive for the virus, with one resident currently hospitalized. Public Health’s Communicable Disease team is testing residents and staff three times a week and […]
Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
COVID Outbreak Hits Fortuna Long-term Care Facility
Humboldt County Public Health is working with staff and management at the Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center to respond to a COVID-19 outbreak at the facility. According to a news release, 12 people have tested positive for the virus, which includes both residents and staff, but no one has been hospitalized as of today. “We’re […]
Fortuna Nursing Home Staffer Tests Positive for COVID, State Reports
A staff member at a Fortuna nursing home tested positive for COVID-19, according to the California Department of Public Health. According to Peggy Johnson, who responded to a phone inquiry at Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, said the staff member does not work with patients. Further inquiries were referred to Brett Cook, vice president at […]
