Press release from the Humboldt County Joint Information Center:
No additional cases of COVID-19 were confirmed today. Humboldt County’s case count stands at 55.
The following transmission information is based on the most recent data available for all confirmed cases:
- Contact to a Known Case: 24
- Travel-Acquired: 20
- Community Transmission: 11
- Under Investigation: 0
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 May 7:
- 0
Daily COVID-19 case report for May 7
- Total number of confirmed cases: 55
- Total number of hospitalizations: 5
- Total number of recovered cases: 52
Total number of people tested by Public Health Laboratory:
- 1,906
Total number of people tested by all other sources (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, California Department of Public Health and commercial labs)
- 965
After receiving additional supplies, the Public Health Laboratory currently has a capacity of approximately 1,400 tests and can process about 65 samples a day with an approximate turnaround time of 48 to 72 hours.