As California ramps up its purchase of protective gear for health care workers, the state also has set a back-up plan in motion: cleaning masks so they can be used again and again. Face masks called N95 respirators are worn by doctors, nurses and other medical workers to filter out infectious droplets carrying the virus. They […]
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Wear a Mask! OK, But What Kind?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday recommended every American wear a face mask while in public to protect against spreading coronavirus, a recommendation that was quickly seconded by Humboldt County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich. The agency announced that non-medical fabric masks — even scarves or bandannas — could help slow the spread of […]
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Eureka Mayor Talks Efforts to Protect Homeless Residents (VIDEO)
Eureka Mayor Susan Seaman has released a public service announcement updating the community on the city’s efforts to care for its homeless residents amid the COVID-19 outbreak in Humboldt County. In it, she announces a number of new services and protocols, and says the Eureka Police Department recently gave 500 N95 masks, which are in […]