The Humboldt-Del Norte Medical Society presented three “Outstanding Contribution” awards to local physicians recognizing their contributions to the area including former Humboldt County Public Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich. Frankovich was awarded the “Outstanding Service to Our Community” award for “her tireless work in coordinating efforts to deal with the COVID pandemic in Humboldt County, […]
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Ian Hoffman is Humboldt County’s Next Health Officer, Pending Supes’ Approval
Ian Hoffman will be Humboldt County’s next health officer, pending the Board of Supervisor’s confirmation Tuesday. In a press release, the Joint Information Center said Hoffman is expected to step into the role recently vacated by Teresa Frankovich, who stepped down Tuesday after holding the position since January. Hoffman holds a medical degree and a […]
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NCJ Preview: Frankovich’s Farewell and Farm to School Nutrition
This week we’re talking about Teresa Frankovich’s last day as public health officer for Humboldt County and where our COVID-19 numbers are headed. We’ll look at how Humboldt ramped up its testing capacity and plans for expanding. And find out how Humboldt County Office of Education is getting locally farmed product into schools. Hit subscribe […]
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Frankovich’s Last Remarks as HumCo Public Health Officer
Humboldt County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich finished her last day as the county’s top health official with nothing but gratitude for the community. When Frankovich was announced as Humboldt County’s part-time public health officer Jan. 30, she had just moved to the county from Michigan. It was her 41st day on the job when she […]
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HumCo Public Health Confirms 31 New Cases, Making a Record 122 for the Week
Humboldt County Public Health reported 31 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases from today and yesterday, making a record 122 for the week, which far out-passed last week’s record setting 71. And the 122 cases confirmed this week more than double’s October’s total of 59. The county also reported two new hospitalizations today. The county’s continued surge […]
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‘Sounding the Alarm’
Shortly before the Journal went to press Nov. 23, Humboldt County Public Health reported it had confirmed 56 new COVID-19 cases since Nov. 20 — obliterating the single-day reporting record and continuing a dramatic case surge that saw 214 cases confirmed through the first 23 days of November after 59 in October. Throughout the week […]
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Public Health Confirms 17 New COVID-19 Cases as Spike Continues
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed 17 new COVID-19 cases, making a record 73 already this week, and continuing a case surge that today landed the county in the state’s purple “widespread” risk tier, bringing new layers of restrictions on local businesses. Today’s report comes after Public Health reported yesterday that 56 cases — a single-day […]
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‘Concerned’ Health Officer Advises Schools to Close Following Thanksgiving, Expecting Surge in COVID-19 Cases
On the heels of a week that saw a record 73 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in the midst of the largest spike in virus activity locally since the pandemic began, Humboldt County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich increasingly raised alarm bells this week. She is recommending local schools shift to distance learning for the two weeks […]
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Public Health Confirms 19 COVID-19 Cases, Pushing Humboldt Past Weekly, Monthly Records
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed 19 more COVID-19 cases today, making 73 this week, obliterating last week’s record for the most cases recorded in since the pandemic began and continuing a sharp caseload spike. Humboldt County has now confirmed 160 cases so far in November, the most in any single months since the pandemic began […]
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Fortuna Union High School District Will Continue In-Person Classes
The Fortuna Union High School District decided to continue to offer three learning options, distance learning, in-person and independent study, for its students at a board of trustees meeting on Monday, Nov. 16. “The board would like to keep these options open for our students and clearly stated that it was the community’s responsibility to […]
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Sharp COVID Case Increase Continues
Public Health reported 29 COVID-19 cases since Friday, which meets the county’s single day record set last week. Another hospitalization was also confirmed. That comes after 53 cases were verified last week, the most recorded in that time period locally since the pandemic began. So far this month, the county has confirmed 116 cases after seeing […]
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UPDATED: Humboldt Moved to Red COVID-19 Tier, Bringing New Restrictions
UPDATE: The Humboldt County Joint Information Center issued a press release on the heels of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement this afternoon that Humboldt is being pushed into the state’s red COVID-19 risk tier, bringing a host of new restrictions. In the release, Humboldt County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich said that, with Humboldt County’s current case […]