Humboldt County Public Health reported today that the county has confirmed one COVID-19 death since its last report March 30. No new hospitalizations were reported today but, according to a state database, eight people are currently hospitalized with the virus locally, including two under intensive care. The death reported today is the 141st in Humboldt […]
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Public Health: One New COVID Death Confirmed Over Past Week
Humboldt County Public Health reported today that the county has confirmed another COVID-19 death since its last report March 23. One new hospitalization over the past week was also reported today. According to a state database, six people are currently hospitalized with the virus locally, including three under intensive care. Find the full public health press […]
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Public Health Reports Another COVID-19 Death
Humboldt County Public Health reported today that the county has confirmed another COVID-19 death since its last report March 16. The county also reported today that seven previously reported hospitalizations and three previously reported deaths have been removed from the county’s cumulative tally “after they were determined to be from another jurisdiction or not COVID-related.” […]
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HumCo Confirms 141st COVID-19 Death
Humboldt County Public Health reported the 141st local COVID-19 death today — of a resident over the age of 80. This marks the county’s 19th COVID-19 death of 2022. According to a state database, five people are currently hospitalized with the virus locally, including two under intensive care. Find the full public health press release, […]
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Public Health Reports County’s 140th COVID-19 Death
Humboldt County Public Health reported the 140th local COVID-19 death today — of a resident in their 70s. This marks the county’s 18th COVID-19 death of 2022. According to a state database, 11 people are currently hospitalized with the virus locally, including two under intensive care. Find the full public health press release, which includes […]
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Public Health Reports Humboldt’s 138th COVID-19 Death
Humboldt County Public Health reported the 138th local COVID-19 death today — of a resident in their 60s. This marks the county’s 16th COVID-19 death of 2022. Public Health also reported two new hospitalizations today. According to a state database, 19 people are currently hospitalized with the virus locally, including one under intensive care. Last […]
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Public Health Reports HumCo’s 137th COVID Death
Humboldt County Public Health reported the 137th local COVID-19 death today — of a resident over the age of 80. This marks the county’s 15th COVID-19 death of 2022. Public Health also reported two new hospitalizations today. According to a state database, 23 people are currently hospitalized with the virus locally, including one under intensive […]
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Public Health Reports Humboldt’s 136th COVID-19 Death
Humboldt County Public Health reported the 136th local COVID-19 death today — of a resident in their 70s. This marks the county’s 14th COVID-19 death of 2022. Public Health also reported three new hospitalizations today. According to a state database, 23 people are currently hospitalized with the virus locally, including four under intensive care. Today, […]
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Tapering Off of Current COVID Surge Could Extend ‘Well into Next Year’
While Humboldt County’s latest — and most deadly — COIVD-19 surge appears to be on the downward slope, the descent is likely to be a slow one that could extend “well into next year,” with occasional mini-surges, according to county Health Officer Ian Hoffman. “Today’s COVID-19 case rates have dropped to the lowest rate they’ve […]
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Bohn Tests Positive for COVID-19, Feels ‘Fine’
Humboldt County First District Supervisor Rex Bohn has tested positive for COVID-19, he announced on Facebook this morning. “Have not had symptoms just tested at the Wharfinger for my own knowledge as I have a lot of interactions and it takes less than five minutes,” Bohn wrote. In the post, Bohn said he feels “fine” […]
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Masking in an Age of Reopening
Two of Humboldt County’s local COVID-19 health orders were lifted today as the state moves toward reopening. All California residents are now covered by an order from the state Department of Public Health, which lifts mask and social distancing protocols for fully vaccinated individuals in many situations, although local businesses may apply their own requirements. […]
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California Residents Eligible to Win Millions in Prizes, Gift Cards for Getting Vaccinated
California officials today announced a new incentive program to get residents vaccinated — the chance for those 12 and up who have received at least one dose to win a grand prize of $1.5 million or cash prizes of $50,000. Ten winners will be selected on June 15 to receive $1.5 million each for a […]