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March 27, 2020 - COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Meeting to be Held on Monday
Humboldt County residents are encouraged to participate in a virtual town hall meeting regarding the local response to COVID-19 on Monday, March 30, 2020 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Read more: MAR27 Townhall Advisory (PDF)
March 26, 2020 - Courts Press Release
Press Release - Superior Court of California County of Humboldt (PDF)
March 25, 2020 - Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Teresa Frankovich
Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich answers questions about the COVID-19 pandemic and response here in Humboldt County. Topics include commercial lab reporting vs the public health lab, how local testing works, how we are supporting our healthcare workers, and more.
March 25, 2020 - Board Chambers Closed to Public
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Governor of the State of California has issued Executive Order N-29-20 and Order N-25-20 establishing social distancing measures and suspending provisions of the Brown Act. For this reason, we ask that you:
View the meeting and comment remotely.
A link to view the meeting will be posted on https://humboldt.legistar.com. Public comment on all agenda items as well as general public comment will be taken at the prescribed time for public comment via email to cob@co.humboldt.ca.us. Please submit only one comment per agenda item number and only one general public comment.
PDF of this notice can be viewed here: Board Chambers Closed to Public (PDF)
March 24, 2020 - Shelter in Place Enforcement FAQ Sheriff Honsal
Sheriff William F. Honsal answers community questions regarding the Shelter in Place order and enforcement in Humboldt County.
March 23, 2020 - Resources for Children at Home
With schools closing and the local shelter-in-place order in effect, we’ve gathered local and online resources for children to enjoy. Read more in our News Release: Resources for Children at Home (PDF).
March 23, 2020 - COVID-19 FAQs - Dr. Frankovich
March 20, 2020 - Sheriff says County shelter in place order ‘law of the land’
March 20, 2020 - Governor Newsom Issues Stay at Home Order
Governor Newsom’s Stay at Home Order.
March 19, 2020 - Shelter in Place Frequently Asked Questions
March 19, 2020 - Order of the Health Officer Directs Humboldt County Residents to Shelter in Place
Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich issued an Order of the Health Officer today, March 19, directing Humboldt County residents to shelter at their place of residence in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. The order is effective beginning at midnight tonight until 11:59 p.m. on April 9 unless it is extended or rescinded by the County Health Officer. Read the press release here (PDF), and read the order here (PDF).
March 19, 2020 - 2 p.m. Announcement About Shelter in Place
The Humboldt County Health Officer will make an announcement today at 2 p.m. announcing an order directing residents to shelter in place beginning at midnight. The announcement will be broadcast Access Humboldt’s television Channel 10 and its YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/accesshumboldt/videos.
March 18, 2020 - Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Allow Timely Delivery of Vital Goods During COVID-19 Outbreak
Read more about timely delivery of vital goods.
March 18, 2020 - California Releases New COVID-19 Guidance for K-12 Schools
Read more about guidance for K-12 schools.
March 18, 2020 - Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Protect Ongoing Safety Net Services for Most Vulnerable Californians During COVID-19 Outbreak
Read more about ongoing safety net services,
March 18, 2020 - Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Protect Renters and Homeowners During COVID-19 Pandemic
Read more about protection for renters and homeowners.
March 18, 2020 – COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions - What is social distancing?
March 17, 2020 - Local Health Officials Provide Information on Social Distancing
Many Humboldt County residents are seeking additional guidance on recommended social distancing measures following school and business closures across the county. Read more about COVID-19 Social Distancing (PDF)
March 17, 2020 - COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
March 17, 2020 - Contact the Humboldt County Joint Information Center with COVID-19 Questions
Do you have questions about COVID-19? Email the Humboldt County Joint Information Center at COVIDInfo@co.humboldt.ca.us or call 707-441-5000.
¿Tienen preguntas acerca de COVID-19? Mande correo electrónico al Centro de lnformación Conjunta COVIDInfo@co.humboldt.ca.us o llame 707-441-5000.
March 16, 2020 – COVID-19 FAQs - What is Social Distancing?
March 16, 2020 – COVID-19 FAQs - Learn more about Testing
March 5, 2020 - COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
DHHS has received a lot of questions about COVID-19. Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich sat down with one of DHHS’s Public Education Officers on Tuesday, March 3, to answer some of the most common questions from county residents.
March 4, 2020 - CDC changes guidance for returning travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has just updated its guidance for travelers returning from countries with high rates of COVID-19 transmission including Iran, Italy, South Korea and Japan. Read more about CDC changes to guidance for returning travelers (PDF).
March 3, 2020 - COVID-19 Q&A with Humboldt County Health Officer
March 2, 2020 - Public Health provides guidance for returning travelers
As an increasing number of countries around the world begin to experience person-to-person transmission of COVID-19 infections, there are questions about what travelers should do when they return to the U.S. Read more about Public Health guidance for returning travelers (PDF).
Feb. 21, 2020 - Public Health responds to COVID-19 concerns
The Department of Health & Human Services Public Health Branch recently announced the first confirmed case of novel coronavirus in Humboldt County. The ill individual and close contact continue to do well and are self-isolating at home while being monitored for symptoms by the Public Health Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control Unit. Read more about Public Health COVID-19 response.