Just after 3:30 p.m., K’ima:w Medical Center posted information about a second staff member testing positive at their facility. “Based upon preliminary contract tracing of current cases in Hoopa, it is believed that exposures occurred off-campus, not on campus,” the release stated. “It is not believed that there were any exposures from these staff members […]
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Humboldt at 699 COVID Cases
Public Health reported four COVID-19 cases today as November’s numbers continue to climb, eclipsing last’s month’s 58 with nearly two weeks left to go. Another hospitalization was also confirmed. Fifty-three cases were verified last week, the most recorded in that time period locally since the pandemic began. So far this month, the county has confirmed […]
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County to Begin Reviewing Applications for Outdoor Live Performances
The state of California has released limited guidance that could allow live performances to resume in a limited capacity outdoors on the North Coast in the near future. The interim rules — which the state is expected to followed up with more thorough guidance soon — allow two types of live performances in counties in […]
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Public Health Confirms Eight New COVID-19 Cases, No New Hospitalizations
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed eight new COVID-19 cases today, a day after the county announced zero new cases for the first time since July 13. Today’s cases make 442 to date, including 33 announced this week and 54 so far this month. The county also reported three new hospitalizations yesterday, which Deputy Health Officer […]
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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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County Reminds Multi-Household Gatherings are Illegal, Promises Action if Planned Weddings Proceed
Humboldt County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich is reminding local residents — including those planning to host or attend weddings in the near future — that multi-household gatherings are not permitted under state or local health orders. “We all understand the desire to celebrate occasions such as weddings with family and friends,” Frankovich said in a […]