From the Humboldt County Joint Information Center:

A total of 37 Humboldt County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 after nine new cases were confirmed today.
No additional cases of community transmission have been confirmed at this time. Another person has been hospitalized, bringing the total number of hospitalizations to two since the outbreak began.

Data available to date indicates the following means of transmission for all Humboldt County cases:

  • Contact to a Known Case: 18
  • Travel-Acquired: 11
  • Community Transmission: 3
  • Under Investigation: 5
Approximately 75 percent of cases are located in areas in or around Eureka, Arcata, McKinleyville and Fortuna. Fifty-three percent are male, while 47 percent are female. The mean age of all local cases is 42.

As the number of cases continues to rise, Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich stressed the importance of being proactive to “flatten the curve” and prevent spread of the virus.

“Follow the shelter-in-place order, and if you must leave your home, practice social distancing,” she said. “That is still the best way to protect yourself and your family.”

For the most recent information on COVID-19, visit cdc.gov or cdph.ca.gov. Local information is available at humboldtgov.org or during business hours by contacting covidinfo@co.humboldt.ca.us or calling 707-441-5000.

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-Daily COVID-19 case report for April 2-

Total new positive cases confirmed on April 2: 9

  • Total number of positive cases: 37
  • Total number of active cases: 36
  • Total number of hospitalizations: 2

Total number of people tested by Public Health Laboratory: 439

Total number of people tested by all other sources: 409  (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, California Department of Public Health and commercial labs)

The Public Health Laboratory currently has a capacity of approximately 700 tests and can process about 45 samples a day with an approximate turnaround time of 48-72 hours.