From the Humboldt County Joint Information Center:

 

Three cases of COVID-19 were confirmed today, bringing the total to 21 local cases since the outbreak in Humboldt County began.

The method of transmission for these new cases is under investigation.

Following the updated shelter-in-place order and social distancing guidelines continue to be the most effective way to prevent spread of COVID-19. 

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Full numbers from the Public Health Lab:

Total new positive cases confirmed on March 30

• 3

Daily COVID-19 case report for March 30

• Total number of positive cases: 21
• Total number of active cases: 20
• Total number of hospitalizations: 1

Total number of people tested by Public Health Laboratory:

• 328

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

• 216

After receiving additional supplies, the Public Health Laboratory currently has a capacity of approximately 700 tests and can process about 40 samples a day with an approximate turnaround time of 48 hours.