Humboldt County Public Health confirmed two new cases today, bringing the countywide total to 112. The means of transmissions for the new cases are still under investigation, while the two previous cases reported on Friday were determined to be transmitted through travel to an area outside of the county. According to the release, Humboldt County […]
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NCJ Preview: Know Your Public Health Officer and Jamaican Home Cooking
We’re talking about Humboldt’s Public Health Officer Teresa Frankovich, profiled in this week’s issue. New to her post but with a long resume behind her, colleagues say she’s weathering the controversies of masking and sheltering with grace. And Eureka welcomes Jerk Kitchen’s Dell Bryan and Joanne Kerr, who are bringing Jamaican cuisine to Humboldt. Hit […]
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‘Mission Fit’
The cards and short letters will show up from time to time at the Humboldt County Public Health Department addressed to Health Officer Teresa Frankovich. Inside, they have messages of thanks and support, sometimes offering expressions of gratitude for her personal sacrifice, sympathy for the pressure she’s under and support for the cautious approach she […]
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Public Health Officer Teresa Frankovich Issued Supplement to Shelter in Place Order
Humboldt County Public Health Officer Teresa Francovich issued a supplement to the shelter-in-place order that adds the recently reopened businesses to the allowable services list and outlines safety measures for those businesses to take during the COVID-19 pandemic. The order also clarifies the requirements hotels, lodging and short-term rentals have to take in case a […]
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Public Health Officer Teresa Frankovich Updates Travel Guidance
Humboldt County Public Health Officer Teresa Frankovich has updated the county’s travel guide to include non-essential travel. However, Public Health is advising county residents to refrain from visiting areas with high cases of COVID-19 and that residents who do travel should quarantine or isolate themselves for 14 days after returning to the county, as traveling […]
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Casinos are Open
On May 12, staffers received word from their manager at Bear River Casino Resort saying it would be opening in 10 days and employees were expected to attend a May 18 training at the casino. The plan was to open for high rollers and VIPs on May 22 and to the general public two days […]
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Coming Attractions Walks Back its Friday Reopening
Yesterday, Coming Attractions Theaters, owner of the Broadway Cinema and Mill Creek movie houses, announced its reopening Friday, June 12. However, no timeline for opening theaters has been set by the county’s Public Health Officer Teresa Frankovich. In an email, the Department of Health and Human Services told the Journal that Frankovich contacted Coming Attractions President and […]
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Humboldt Sees 3 Community Transmission COVID-19 Cases so far in June, No New Positive Tests Reported Today
Public Health reported no new confirmed COVID-19 cases today, leaving the county’s total to 105. According to a news release, two recent cases have been attributed to community transmission, making three so far this month. “These are individuals without a history of travel or exposure to a known case,” Humboldt County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich […]
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Public Health: Alder Bay No Longer in COVID-19 Outbreak, T-S Reports
The Times-Standard reports County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich told the board of supervisors today that Alder Bay Assisted Living is no longer considered to be in a COVID-19 “outbreak,” with no new positive cases in 14 days since the last known point of possible exposure. But she also cautioned that the virus is still circulating […]
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County Urges Vigilance as More Businesses Begin Reopening
More than 100 hair salons and barbershops have the green light to reopen, according to the county, which expects further updates this week on other businesses being cleared to open their doors. County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich will be making the call based on COVID-19 results and other epidemiologic data. “Right now, our conditions are […]
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Certified Hair Salons, Barber Shops Cleared to Reopen Monday
County Public Health Officer Teresa Frankovich has cleared certified hair salons and barber shops to reopen on Monday. In a news release, the county states the decision came after a review of today’s test results — which showed no new cases for a third straight day — and local “epidemiologic data.” “Monday marks 14 days […]
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County: Details on When More Humboldt Business Sectors Can Open Coming Soon
More details on when the next business sectors will begin reopening in Humboldt County are expected next week, with County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich making the ultimate call on the timeline. In a news release, Frankovich notes that the state strongly recommends against bringing additional sectors online until after June 12 to allow time to […]