Humboldt County Public Health announced this afternoon that 25 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed since Friday. The new tally brings the countywide case total to 434 and comes after 771 samples were processed with a positivity rate of 3.2 percent. Humboldt is currently in the “moderate” category under the state’s new four-tiered system, with […]
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Public Health Confirms Six New COVID-19 Cases
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed six new COVID-19 cases today, making 41 this week and bringing the countywide total to 409. According to today’s release, large gatherings with people outside of one’s household continue to be a significant driver of local COVID-19 cases and with the holiday weekend, Humboldt County Public Health Officer Teresa Frankovich […]
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Public Health Confirms Six New Cases
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed six new COVID-19 cases today. That makes 35 cases so far this week after 155 cases were confirmed in August and 100 in July. Humboldt is currently in the “moderate” category under the state’s new four tiered system, with local numbers at about 3.6 cases per 100,000 residents and a […]
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NCJ Preview: Farewell Frankovich, New Reopening Guidelines and Humboldt To Go
This week starts with the news of Humboldt County Public Health Officer Teresa Frankovich’s resignation. Then we’re breaking down what the new state guidelines mean for Humboldt County, and how local testing and cases can looses or tighten restrictions on businesses like gyms and restaurants during shelter in place. We’re also looking into how a Facebook […]
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Frankovich: Resignation About Family, Not Bullies
At a media availability today following the announcement of her intent to resign as Humboldt County’s health officer, Teresa Frankovich said she intends to stay in the role until the Board of Supervisors finds a full-time replacement. “My intent is to be part of this response ongoing,” she said, adding that she plans to stay […]
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Public Health Reports 4 COVID-19 Cases Today
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed four new COVID-19 cases today. That makes nine cases in September after 155 cases were confirmed in August and 100 in July. Humboldt is currently in the “moderate” category under the state’s new four tiered system, with local numbers at about 3.6 cases per 100,000 residents and a positivity rate […]
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County Health Officer Frankovich Resigns
County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich has submitted her resignation, saying it was a “difficult decision.” Frankovich, like many in her position during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been the target of backlash over restrictions aimed at protecting the public as well as praised for her calm, measured approach to the challenges of an unprecedented time. (Read […]
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Public Health Confirms Five New COVID-19 Cases; Officials Warn Against Social Gatherings
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed five new COVID-19 cases today. The announcement comes on the heels of one new hospitalization and new 20 cases announced yesterday, which made 155 cases confirmed in August after 100 in July. Humboldt County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich also issued a revised facial coverings order today to align local policy […]
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Public Health Confirms 20 New COVID-19 Cases, Another Hospitalization
Humboldt County Public Health announced this afternoon that it has confirmed 20 new COVID-19 cases since Friday, making 155 for the month of August after the county recorded 100 in July. The county also announced that another resident has been hospitalized with the disease. In a press release, Health Officer Teresa Frankovich indicated that travel […]
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Frankovich: New State Guidelines Will Go Into Effect Locally Next Week
Humboldt County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich is still reviewing a new state COVID-19 monitoring system, which places tiered restrictions on individual counties, and hopes to implement the new framework early next week. In a press release, Frankovich said the new system — which places Humboldt County in Tier 3, or “moderate” risk status — will […]
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Public Health Confirms Four New COVID-19 Cases, Lowers Threat Level
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed four new COVID-19 cases today, making 24 this week and 135 so far this month. The results come after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced sweeping revisions to the state’s program governing what businesses, services and organizations can open throughout the state and how they must modify operations. The new system does […]
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One New COVID-19 Case Reported Today
For a second day in a row, Humboldt County Public Health confirmed one new COVID-19 tests today, bringing the county’s total to 361. “Two days is not a trend, but once again, I want to thank the community for helping to keep our case counts favorable compared to many areas of the state and nation,” […]