Humboldt County remains in the moderate or “orange” tier for another week despite a surge in local COVID-19 cases, many of which are tied to an outbreak at a Eureka church. So far this week, 68 new cases have been reported. Last week recorded 130 cases, far outpacing the previous week’s 71, which was itself […]
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Public Health Confirms 10 New COVID-19 Cases, Reports Daily Walk-in Vaccine Clinics
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed 10 new COVID-19 cases and a new hospitalization today — making 44 so far this week — while also reporting thousands of vaccination doses will be available at walk-in clinics in Arcata beginning tomorrow. The cases were confirmed after laboratories processed 56 samples with a test positivity rate of 17.9 […]
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Humboldt Opens Up COVID-19 Vaccines to 16 and Up
Humboldt County residents who are 16 years and older can now get in line for a COVID-19 vaccine, moving them up before the state’s April 15 date for widening eligibility. Those interested can sign up on the state’s My Turn site. “We are so thankful to those members of our community who waited for their […]
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Public Health Confirms 1 New Case, 1 New Hospitalization
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed just one new COVID-19 case today, while removing two others from the county’s cumulative count because they were from patients who reside outside the county, resulting in a net reduction of local cases. Today’s case was reported after laboratories processed 66 samples with a test-positivity rate of 1.5 percent, which […]
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State Slated to Reopen in Mid-June, Humboldt Moves to Orange Tier
Humboldt County has been moved into the state’s “orange,” or moderate COVID-19 risk ranking, after long stays in the more restrictive “red” and “purple” tiers. The new status will allow more business sectors open and expand indoor operations capacity for restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, places of worship and other organizations. (Find more information here.) The […]