One New Humboldt Person Tests Positive for the COVID-19 Virus Today

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Press release from the Humboldt County Joint Information Center:

One additional case of COVID-19 was confirmed today, bringing to 54 the total number of Humboldt County residents who have tested positive for the virus.
The following transmission information is based on the most recent data available for all confirmed cases:
Contact to a Known Case: 23
Travel-Acquired: 20
Community Transmission: 10
Under Investigation: 1
For the most recent COVID-19 information, 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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Total new positive cases confirmed on April 29:
1
Daily COVID-19 case report for April 29:
Total number of positive cases: 54
Total number of hospitalizations: 4
Total number of recovered cases: 52
Total number of people tested by Public Health Laboratory:
1,440
Total number of people tested by all other sources (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, California Department of Public Health and commercial labs):
719
After receiving additional supplies, the Public Health Laboratory currently has a capacity of approximately 1,500 tests and can process about 60 samples a day with an approximate turnaround time of 48 to 72 hours.