The HumCo COVID Facebook page uploaded a post about facial coverings including the use of face shields. “Face shields are NOT a replacement for facial coverings,” the post states, adding that face shields are designed as eye protection and are meant to be used with a covering fitted over your nose and mouth. Check out […]
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County COVID-19 Testing Capacity to Increase Threefold
The Humboldt County Public Health Laboratory’s COVID-19 testing capacity will increase threefold due to new testing equipment obtained by the lab through state and federal grant funding. “Adding this new COVID-19 test and automated extraction platform is a game-changer for our county. Not only will we triple our local testing capacity, but we will maintain […]
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Local Implementation of Gov. Newsom Order to Close Bars and Begin Outdoor-Only Operations Takes Full Effect Today
According to the HumCo COVID Facebook page, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order to close all the bars in the state and transition six industry sectors to outdoor-only operations to limit the spread of COVID-19 will take full effect in Humboldt County today. The six industry sectors that can only operate outdoors include cardrooms, restaurants, movie theaters, […]
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HumCo COVID: Rio Dell Mayor Debra Garnes Talks About The Rio Dell COVID-19 Volunteer Corp
Watch Rio Dell Mayor Debra Garnes talk about the Rio Dell COVID-19 Volunteer Corp on the HumCo COVID Facebook page. The volunteer group sends out meal packages, hand sanitizer packages to seniors and people in need. Watch the full video below. Related Stories
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Humboldt County Public Health Lab Receives Testing Reagents, Increasing Testing Capacity
The Humboldt County COVID-19 information Facebook page is reporting that Humboldt County Public Health Lab received testing reagents for 420 more COVID-19 tests on Monday. According to the post, they were flown up by Andrew Hanson and Alex Efrey from the California National Guard 95th Civil Support Team in Hayward. The delivery increases the Lab’s […]
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Construction Begins on Makeshift Medical Facility at Redwood Acres
Construction has begun on an alternate care site at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds that will be able to treat up to 100 non-critical patients in the event hospital capacity is overrun by a surge of COVID-19 cases. According to a post on the HumCo COVID Facebook page, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services arrived Friday with […]