Humboldt County Public Health confirmed four new COVID-19 cases today, as well as two new hospitalizations. The four cases — the lowest daily total in more than a month — were confirmed after laboratories processed 84 samples with a test positivity rate of 4.8 percent. Yesterday, the county reported its 40th COVID-related death, along with […]
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Public Health Confirms County’s 40th COVID Death, 45 New Cases
Humboldt County Public Health reported a 40th local resident — a person in their 60s — has died with COVID-19, while also reporting it has confirmed 45 new cases of the virus since Friday. One new hospitalization was also reported today. According to a state database, nine people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 locally, including four […]
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Health Officials Urge COVID-19 Testing Amid Case Surge as More Options Opened
Humboldt health officials are urging residents to get tested for COVID-19 amid a recent surge in cases that appears to be tied to the B.1.1.7 variant, which is 50 percent more contagious. “Testing is a crucial component of containing positive cases before they have a chance to spread so we can move past this pandemic,” […]
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Public Health Confirms 13 New COVID-19 Cases
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed 13 new COVID-19 cases today, making 66 so far this week, and no new hospitalizations. According to a state database, 12 people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 locally — down from 13 yesterday — including three receiving intensive care. Officials have blamed the recent surge in cases, which saw a […]
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Public Health Confirms 9 New COVID-19 Cases, 3 New Hospitalizations
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed nine new COVID-19 cases today, making 53 so far this week, as well as three new hospitalizations. According to a state database, 13 people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 locally — up from 11 yesterday — including four receiving intensive care. Officials have blamed the recent surge in cases, which […]
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County Records 39th COVID-19 Death, Confirms 11 New Cases
Public Health confirmed Humboldt County’s 39th COVID-related death today, along with 11 new cases, making 44 so far this week amid an ongoing surge. Addressing the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors this morning, Hoffman made clear that he believes the surge — which saw the county confirm 137 cases last week and 130 the week […]
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Public Health Reports 33 New COVID-19 Cases, Youngest Hospitalization To Date
Humboldt County Public Health reported today that it has confirmed 33 new COVID-19 cases since Friday, along with three new hospitalizations. Public Health also reported today that it has confirmed 17 COVID-related hospitalizations since last Monday, including nine patients under the age of 60 and one between the ages of 10 and 19, the youngest […]
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Public Health Confirms 19 New COVID-19 Cases, Making 137 This week
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed 19 new COVID-19 cases today — making 137 for the week, the highest tally since the first week in February — while also reporting one new hospitalization. Today’s cases were reported after laboratories processed 313 samples with a test-positivity rate of 6 percent, bringing the county’s cumulative case count to […]
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Public Health Reports 19 New COVID-19 Cases, 12 Hospitalizations
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed 19 new COVID-19 cases today — making 118 so far this week, while also reporting a dozen new hospitalizations, six of which occurred since yesterday’s report and six more from over the past week. Today’s cases were reported after laboratories processed 231 samples with a test-positivity rate of 8.2 percent, […]
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Public Health Confirms 15 New Cases, 1 New Hospitalization
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed 15 new COVID-19 cases today, making 99 so far this week, as well as a new hospitalization. Today’s cases were reported after laboratories processed 213 samples with a test-positivity rate of 7 percent, bringing the county’s cumulative case total to 3,814. Yesterday, Public Health reported that the federal government had […]
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Public Health Confirms 16 New COVID-19 Cases, Reports Discovery of UK Variant in Humboldt
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed 16 new COVID-19 cases today, making 84 so far this week, while also reporting that the federal government has confirmed the first case of the B.1.1.7. variant, commonly referred to as the “UK variant,” in Humboldt County. Today’s cases were confirmed after laboratories processed 176 samples with a test positivity […]
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Public Health Confirms 68 New COVID-19 Cases, Four New Hospitalizations
Humboldt County Public Health reported it has confirmed 68 new cases since Friday, continuing a surge that saw 130 cases recorded last week, the most in a single week since early February. Today’s cases were reported after laboratories processed 559 samples with a test-positivity rate of 12.2 percent. Public Health also reported four new hospitalizations […]