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Posted on: April 23, 2020

April 23, 2020 - Frequently Asked Questions on Requiring the Use of Facial Coverings

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Jan. 26, 2021 - State Announces New Vaccine Distribution Strategy, Local Impacts Unclear

Posted on: January 26, 2021
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Jan. 25, 2021 - County Launches ‘COVID-19 Vaccine Interest Form’

Posted on: January 25, 2021
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Jan. 18, 2021 - State Officials Tell Counties to ‘Pause’ Administration of Vaccine Lot

Posted on: January 18, 2021
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Jan. 12, 2021 - State Reassigns County to ‘Purple’ Tier Due to Worsening Virus Data

Posted on: January 12, 2021
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Jan. 6, 2021 - State Health Order Aims at Freeing Up Hospital Capacity Across California

Posted on: January 6, 2021
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Jan. 5, 2021 - Mass Vaccine Clinics Set to Begin for Phase 1 Health Care Providers

Posted on: January 5, 2021
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Dec. 31, 2020 - Public Health Nurses Begin Vaccinating Skilled Nursing Home Staff Today

Posted on: December 31, 2020
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Dec. 30, 2020 - Compliance Calls Migrating to Local Jurisdictions

Posted on: December 30, 2020
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Dec. 29, 2020 - County Officials Express Concern About COVID Tier Reassignment

Posted on: December 29, 2020
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Dec. 22, 2020 - First Allotment of Vaccines Administered, Second Shipment Being Distributed

Posted on: December 22, 2020
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Dec. 14, 2020 - Humboldt County’s First COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment Arrives

Posted on: December 14, 2020
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Dec. 4, 2020 - County Set to Name Dr. Ian Hoffman New Health Officer

Posted on: December 4, 2020
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Dec. 3, 2020 - State Adds Regional Approach to COVID Containment Efforts

Posted on: December 3, 2020
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Dec. 3, 2020 - Routine Screening Uncovers COVID Outbreak at Skilled Nursing Facility

Posted on: December 3, 2020
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Nov. 23, 2020 - Public Health Asks for Community’s Assistance with Contact Investigations

Posted on: November 23, 2020
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Nov. 19, 2020 - State Issues Stay at Home Order for Purple Tier; Humboldt Not Affected for Now

Posted on: November 19, 2020
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Nov. 19, 2020 - Resources Available for Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges

Posted on: November 19, 2020
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Nov. 18, 2020 - Facial Coverings Offer Protection for Everyone

Posted on: November 18, 2020
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Nov. 17, 2020 - Local COVID-19 Travel Advisory Issued

Posted on: November 17, 2020
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Oct. 21, 2020 - COVID-19 Text Message Notifications Down; Email Notifications Still Work

Posted on: October 21, 2020
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Oct. 20, 2020 - Coping with the Long-Term Effects of a Pandemic

Posted on: October 20, 2020
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Oct. 14, 2020 - Guidelines on Halloween and Día de los Muertos Announced

Posted on: October 14, 2020
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Oct. 13, 2020 - State Releases Weddings Guidance

Posted on: October 13, 2020
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Oct. 12, 2020 - Up to Three Households Can Now Gather Under New State Guidance

Posted on: October 12, 2020
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Oct. 9, 2020 - COVID-19 Dashboard Now Includes Tier Status, Modified Risk Level Tool

Posted on: October 9, 2020
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Oct. 7, 2020 - County Moves to Less Restrictive ‘Yellow’ Tier

Posted on: October 7, 2020
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Oct. 2, 2020 - Updated Travel Guidance: Both Destination and Activities Determine Risk

Posted on: October 2, 2020
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Sept. 29, 2020 - Public Outdoor Playgrounds Allowed to Reopen

Posted on: September 29, 2020

Sept. 11, 2020 - Sheltering Safely: Make a COVID-19 Safety Plan for Fire Evacuees

Posted on: September 11, 2020
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Sept. 9, 2020 - Twenty-two Positive COVID-19 Tests Follow SoHum Gathering

Posted on: September 9, 2020
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Sept. 4, 2020 - Regional Partnership Will Ramp Up Testing Capacity

Posted on: September 4, 2020
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Sept. 2, 2020 – Health Officer Stepping Down; Will Work Part-Time for Public Health

Posted on: September 2, 2020
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Aug. 31, 2020 - County to Implement State’s Business Reopening Framework Effective Immediately

Posted on: August 31, 2020
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Aug. 28, 2020 - New State Guidance for Businesses to Take Effect Early Next Week

Posted on: August 28, 2020
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Aug. 28, 2020 - Now is the Time to Check in with Older Friends and Family

Posted on: August 28, 2020
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Aug. 27, 2020 - Public Health Tests Nearly 1,300 COVID-19 Samples in Record Week

Posted on: August 27, 2020
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Aug. 26, 2020 - EOC Now Accepting Reopening Plans for Youth Sports

Posted on: August 26, 2020
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Aug. 24, 2020 - Support Wildfire Evacuees as Safely as Possible

Posted on: August 24, 2020
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Aug. 21, 2020 - Zero Cases of COVID-19 Among Fortuna Schoolchildren

Posted on: August 21, 2020
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Aug. 21, 2020 - Residents in Their 20s Make Up Largest Positive COVID-19 Case Rate

Posted on: August 21, 2020
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Aug. 20, 2020 - Blanket Isolation and Quarantine Orders Improve Contact Tracing

Posted on: August 20, 2020
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Aug. 20, 2020 - Businesses with EOC-Certified Reopening Plans Eligible for Grant Funding

Posted on: August 20, 2020
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Aug. 10, 2020 - State Guidance on Youth Sports Released, JIC Seeking More Details

Posted on: August 10, 2020
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Aug. 6, 2020 - Employee and Customer Safety at Center of County Reopening Plans

Posted on: August 6, 2020
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July 28, 2020 - Local COVID-19 Testing Capacity to Nearly Triple

Posted on: July 28, 2020
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July 28, 2020 - Recreating Responsibly — Parks and Camping Open With Reduced Facilities

Posted on: July 28, 2020
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July 24, 2020 - State ‘Employer Playbook’ Assists Businesses Prepare for and Respond to COVID-19

Posted on: July 24, 2020
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July 24, 2020 - Bars and Dine-in Restaurant Closures Remain in Effect

Posted on: July 24, 2020
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July 22, 2020 - Ag Officials Encourage Safe Industry Practices to Prevent COVID-19 Spread

Posted on: July 22, 2020
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July 17, 2020 - Nearly Five Months into Pandemic Response, County Costs Top $4.3 Million

Posted on: July 17, 2020
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July 16, 2020 - Data Dashboard Now Includes Alert Level Assessment Tool

Posted on: July 16, 2020
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July 14, 2020 - Encroachment Permits Allow Businesses to Operate Outdoors

Posted on: July 14, 2020
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July 14, 2020 - State Places Additional Restrictions on Certain Sectors; Takes Effect Locally Friday

Posted on: July 14, 2020
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July 13, 2020 - County Officials Awaiting More Information After Restrictions Announced by State

Posted on: July 13, 2020
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July 10, 2020 - Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: July 10, 2020
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July 8, 2020 - Gatherings of Any Size Still Prohibited by the State

Posted on: July 8, 2020
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June 26, 2020 - Humboldt County Launches COVID-19 Data Dashboard

Posted on: June 26, 2020
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June 23, 2020 - Most Sectors Cleared to Reopen With EOC-Certification

Posted on: June 23, 2020

June 18, 2020 - Dr. Teresa Frankovich talks about the new masking mandate for California

Posted on: June 18, 2020
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June 17, 2020 - Supplemental Shelter-in-Place Order Issued

Posted on: June 24, 2020
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June 15, 2020 - Certified Hotels, Short-Term Rentals, Personal Care Services Can Reopen Friday

Posted on: June 15, 2020

June 12, 2020 – Updated Travel Guidance

Posted on: June 12, 2020
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June 11, 2020 - Campgrounds, RV Parks Cleared to Begin Reopening Process

Posted on: June 11, 2020
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June 10, 2020 - COVID-19 Testing Available in Eastern Humboldt

Posted on: June 10, 2020
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June 8, 2020 - Certified Hair Salons, Barber Shops Reopening; Precautions More, Not Less Important

Posted on: June 8, 2020
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June 6, 2020 - Certified Hair Salons and Barber Shops Cleared to Reopen Monday

Posted on: June 6, 2020
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June 5, 2020 - *State Says ‘How,’ County Decides ‘When’ Businesses Reopen

Posted on: June 5, 2020
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June 4, 2020 - More Than 1,200 Humboldt County Businesses Certified to Reopen

Posted on: June 4, 2020
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June 2, 2020 - Humboldt continues ‘moving forward at a steady pace’: What you can do in the meantime

Posted on: June 2, 2020
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June 1, 2020 - COVID-19 and What’s Next for Humboldt County

Posted on: June 1, 2020
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May 28, 2020 - Certified Dine-In Restaurants Cleared to Open Friday; Certified Business Lists Online

Posted on: May 28, 2020
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May 26, 2020 - Places of Worship and Certified Restaurants Set to Reopen

Posted on: May 26, 2020
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May 22, 2020 - Recognizing Memorial Day Under Shelter-in-Place

Posted on: May 22, 2020
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May 19, 2020 - Additional Businesses Now Allowed Under Updated Order of the Health Officer

Posted on: May 19, 2020
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May 19, 2020 - Second Death Due to COVID-19 Reported in Humboldt County

Posted on: May 19, 2020
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May 18, 2020 - Community letter from Dr. Teresa Frankovich

Posted on: May 18, 2020
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May 15, 2020 - Some, But Not All Businesses Can Begin to Reopen

Posted on: May 15, 2020
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May 14, 2020 - Humboldt County Moving Forward with Expanded Reopening Plans Following State Approval

Posted on: May 14, 2020

May 13, 2020 - Dr. Frankovich Speaks About the Reopening Plan Process

Posted on: May 13, 2020
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May 13, 2020 - County Launches Online Tool to Help Businesses Meet State Reopening Requirements

Posted on: May 13, 2020
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May 8, 2020 - Allowable Services List Updated to Include New State Guidance

Posted on: May 8, 2020
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May 7, 2020 - State Releases Guidance to Businesses for Developing Safety Plans

Posted on: May 7, 2020
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May 6, 2020 - Soft Opening of Some Humboldt County Businesses Set for Friday

Posted on: May 6, 2020
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May 4, 2020 - OptumServe Testing Site Open For Business

Posted on: May 5, 2020
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May 4, 2020 - Routine, Elective and Preventive Health Care To Resume in Humboldt County

Posted on: May 4, 2020
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May 1, 2020 - Statewide Stay-at-Home Order Updated: Most Activities Already Allowed in Humboldt

Posted on: May 1, 2020
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April 30, 2020 - What is an Allowable Service?

Posted on: April 30, 2020
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April 30, 2020 - Learn Which Survey is Right for You

Posted on: April 30, 2020
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April 30, 2020 - County Officials Applaud Governor’s Decision to Keep North Coast Beaches Open

Posted on: April 30, 2020
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April 30, 2020 - Sheriff Signals Strong Opposition to Anticipated Beach Closure Announcement

Posted on: April 30, 2020
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April 29, 2020 - Humboldt County Residents Encouraged to Weigh in on Reopening the Economy

Posted on: April 29, 2020
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April 28, 2020 - Contact Tracing Branches Out

Posted on: April 28, 2020
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April 28, 2020 - COVID-19 Testing Site Continues to Ramp Up in Humboldt County

Posted on: April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020 - Public Health Principles for a Phased Reopening During COVID-19

Posted on: April 28, 2020
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April 27, 2020 - Compliance Certificates Available for Allowable Restaurants

Posted on: April 27, 2020
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April 24, 2020 - Humboldt County Increases COVID-19 Testing with New Community Testing Site

Posted on: April 24, 2020
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April 21, 2020 - COVID-19 Dialogue to be Broadcast Live Thursday

Posted on: April 21, 2020
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April 13, 2020 - New $0 Emergency Bail Rule implemented in response to COVID-19

Posted on: April 13, 2020
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April 10, 2020 - Need To Pay Property Tax Late Due To COVID-19? Apply For A Penalty Waiver

Posted on: April 10, 2020
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April 10, 2020 - Lack of Social Distancing May Prompt Closure of Scenic Drive

Posted on: April 10, 2020
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April 8, 2020 - Humboldt County Allowable Services List

Posted on: April 8, 2020
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April 1, 2020 - Guidance on Evictions for Humboldt Renters

Posted on: April 1, 2020
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March 30, 2020 - Health Officer Issues Updated Order for Humboldt County

Posted on: March 30, 2020
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March 30, 2020 - Sheriff Declares Local Emergency

Posted on: March 30, 2020
Battalion Chief Nick Launius hands off boxes of much-needed gear to Community Risk Reduction Special

March 28, 2020 - PPE Distributed to Agencies Throughout County

Posted on: March 28, 2020
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March 27, 2020 - COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Meeting to be Held on Monday

Posted on: March 27, 2020
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March 27, 2020 - Deadline for Second Installment of Property Taxes is April 10

Posted on: March 27, 2020

March 23, 2020 - Resources for Children at Home

Posted on: March 23, 2020