A panel of Humboldt County Public Health officials updated local media on the ongoing COVID-19 response and vaccination efforts in a press conference this morning. Today’s press conference panel moderated by Joint Information Center spokesperson Meriah Miracle consisted of Behavioral Health Director Emi Botzler-Rodgers, Public Health Director Michele Stephens, County Health Officer Ian Hoffman and […]
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Public Health Confirms 9 New COVID-19 Cases, 3 New Hospitalizations
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed nine new COVID-19 cases today, making 53 so far this week, as well as three new hospitalizations. According to a state database, 13 people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 locally — up from 11 yesterday — including four receiving intensive care. Officials have blamed the recent surge in cases, which […]
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County Records 39th COVID-19 Death, Confirms 11 New Cases
Public Health confirmed Humboldt County’s 39th COVID-related death today, along with 11 new cases, making 44 so far this week amid an ongoing surge. Addressing the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors this morning, Hoffman made clear that he believes the surge — which saw the county confirm 137 cases last week and 130 the week […]
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Public Health: Highly Contagious UK COVID-19 Variant Likely Widespread in Humboldt
Humboldt County Public Health announced this afternoon that there’s growing evidence the more infectious B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant, or the UK Variant, which was first discovered in Humboldt County last month, is circulating widely and to blame for a surge in local cases and hospitalizations. “Our recent increase in cases shows just how contagious this variant […]
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Cases Continue to Mount from Church’s COVID-19 Outbreak
New COVID-19 cases connected to an outbreak at a Eureka church earlier this month are continuing to show up and health officials are looking at the possibility that a more contagious variant may be playing a role. The outbreak traced back to the Eureka the Pentecostal Church congregation is driving a surge in local infections and […]
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County Officials Talk Vaccinations, Government Reopening and Preparing for Fire Season at Press Conference
A panel of public officials held a press conference this week to update local media on the ongoing COVID-19 response and vaccination effort. The press conference about an hour and featured Board of Supervisors Chair Virginia Bass, Health Officer Ian Hoffman, Emergency Services Manger Ryan Derby, Economic Development Director Scott Adair and Humboldt County Vaccine […]
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Surplus COVID-19 Doses Journey to the Bay Area as Local Interest Wanes
When the San Francisco Public Health Department put out a desperate plea for any surplus COVID-19 vaccines last week, Humboldt County — which has been having trouble filing available appointments — answered the call. According to a San Francisco Chronicle story, the Bay Area was in dire straits after receiving fewer doses than a month […]
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Public Health Confirms 35 New COVID-19 Cases
Humboldt County Public Health reported today that it has confirmed 35 new COVID-19 cases since Friday — more than were confirmed all of last week — bringing the county’s cumulative case count to 3,553. The cases were confirmed after laboratories processed 644 samples with a test-positivity rate of 5.4 percent. Last week, Public Health confirmed […]
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Public Health Confirms 21 New COVID-19 Cases, One New Hospitalization
Humboldt County Public Health has confirmed 21 new COVID-19 cases since Friday, the county reported today. One new hospitalization was also reported. Today’s cases were reported after laboratories processed 443 samples with a test-positivity rate of 4.7 percent, bringing the county’s case count to 3,370. Additionally, the county reported that it will partner with local […]
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Public Health Confirms Nine New COVID-19 Cases; County to Receive 5K Vaccine Doses Next Week
Humboldt County Public Health reported nine new COVID-19 cases today, making 69 so far this week. Today’s cases were reported after laboratories processed 255 samples with a test-positivity rate of 3.5 percent, bringing the county’s case count to 3,335. No new hospitalizations were reported. The county also reported today that the first vaccination clinic for […]
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Public Health Announces 10 New COVID-19 Cases, 9% of Population Now Fully Vaccinated
Public Health confirmed 10 more COVID-19 cases today, making 60 so far this week. Today’s cases were reported after laboratories processed 120 samples with at test-positivity rate of 7.5 percent, bringing the county’s case count to 3,317. The state of California, meanwhile, updated its COVI-19 risk tiers yesterday, keeping Humboldt County in the red “substantial” […]
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County Records 34th COVID-19 Death, Nine New Cases
Another Humboldt County resident has died of COVID-19, making 34 so far through the pandemic, Public Health reported today. Public Health also confirmed nine new COVID-19 cases — making 51 so far this week — and another hospitalization. Today’s cases were reported after laboratories processed 120 samples with at test-positivity rate of 7.5 percent, bringing […]