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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HumCo Remains in Red Tier, Confirms 14 New COVID-19 Cases
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed 14 new COVID-19 cases today — making 35 so far this week – after labs processed 127 samples with a test-positivity rate of 10.2 percent. The county also announced today that it has sworn in 23 new disaster health care volunteers — making 156 to date — to help with […]
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Live Entertainment Still Canceled
Despite what you might be seeing around the county and online, live shows are still not allowed under our current phase of shelter in place. On Aug. 4, the Humboldt Reopening Certification Team sent an email around to restaurants reminding them of the regulations for outdoor tent dining (one side closed only), face coverings (still required […]
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JIC: “Bars and Dine-In Restaurant Closures Remain in Effect”
The Humboldt County Joint Information Center would like to remind residents that all bar and dine-in restaurant closures are still in effect throughout the county per state orders. According to a release, the JIC has received multiple calls regarding “false texts and news reports announcing the reopening of bars and dine-in restaurants,” and says that […]
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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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Direct from the Source: Joint Information Center Answers Questions on COVID-19
Humboldt County’s Joint Information Center put out a Facebook post today to answer some of the most common questions to come their way as Humboldt navigates its reopening amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Here’s a list of 14 questions and answers on everything from whether the mall has the green light to open (spoiler alert: it […]