Press release from the Humboldt County Joint Information Center:
A total of 44 Humboldt County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 after four new cases were confirmed today by the Humboldt County Public Health Laboratory (PHL).
The following information is based on the most recent data available for all confirmed cases:
- Contact to a Known Case: 18
- Travel-Acquired: 15
- Community Transmission: 6
- Under Investigation: 5
Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich said a total of five cases are under investigation at this time. “We’ll update the community when more information is available,” she said.
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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TESTING STATISTICS:
Total new positive cases confirmed on April 4:
- 4
Daily COVID-19 case report for April 4
- Total number of positive cases: 44
- Total number of hospitalizations: 3
Total number of people tested by Public Health Laboratory:
- 558
Total number of people tested by all other sources (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, California Department of Public Health and commercial labs):
- 448
The Public Health Laboratory currently has a capacity of approximately 600 tests and can process about 50 samples a day with an approximate turnaround time of 48 to 72 hours
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