COVID-19 and Humboldt
Below: The Outpost’s stories on the novel coronavirus pandemic and a selection of the best resources available at the moment.
- Current data: Current Humboldt County statistics.
- Wear a facial covering. County residents must wear a facial covering — a mask — when they’re indoors, inside a place that is not their home, or if they are not able to maintain social distance while out of doors (though you must maintain social distance — six feet — while out of doors.) Here is the county health officer’s order.
- Feeling sick? Your first step is probably to check out these online self-assessment tools from Mad River Hospital and Providence Health (St. Joe’s). You can schedule a test at this link, or by calling 888-634-1123.
- Humboldt County Resources: The Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services has several local resources available, including an email and phone hotline.
- Humboldt Health Alert web page
- General information:
707-441-5000
covidinfo@co.humboldt.ca.us - Medical advice, questions about testing:
707-445-6200
hhsphb@co.humboldt.ca.us.
- Restaurants: Want to know which restaurants are open? Find a list here.
- Kids need food? The Humboldt County Office of Education maintains a list of pickup spots for free meals for children. Find it here.
- Unemployment, Disability, Paid Family Leave: California state government has relaxed certain regulations around unemployment, disability and paid family leave programs. If you’ve been affected by the coronavirus — if you’ve been laid off, or if you or your loved ones are in quarantined — you can apply for services immediately. See this FAQ from the Employment Development Department.
- Small business owners should check in with the North Coast Small Business Development Center, which is maintaining a mailing list and a list of federal, state and local resources to assist local businesses through the crises. See the SBDC’s COVID-19 page here.
Friday, March 27, 2020
Property Taxes Due April 10, But Tax Collector May Waive Late Fees for Documented COVID-19 Hardships
Local Artist Creates ‘Flatten-the-Curve’ Graph With Stained Glass to Honor Community Sacrifices
Arcata City Council Passes Evictions Moratorium to Protect Tenants Impacted by COVID-19 Emergency
Thursday, March 26, 2020
HUMBOLDT COVID-19 REPORT: March 26, 2020
Two More Local COVID-19 Cases Confirmed Today; One Patient Hospitalized Due to the Disease
At Special Supervisors Meeting, County Officials Give Update on Local Response to COVID-19 Outbreak
Humboldt Airports Remain Open During Shelter-In-Place
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
HUMBOLDT COVID-19 REPORT: March 25, 2020
Sheriff’s Office Suspends Public Visitation at the Jail to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
(PHOTOS) Social Distancing Comes to Eureka’s Free Meal
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
HUMBOLDT COVID-19 REPORT: March 24, 2020
Fifth Confirmed Local COVID-19 Case; Third Case to be Confirmed Today
Looking to Be Helpful? Do the Easiest Thing You Can Do – Give Blood
FOURTH Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Humboldt County; Patient Was in Same Travel Group as Third
Coronavirus in California by the Numbers
These Three Recent Flights May Have Exposed Passengers to COVID-19, County Announces
Local Community Foundations Launch COVID-19 Fund to Aid Critical Nonprofits During the Crisis
Redwood Coast Music Festival Officially Cancels 2020 Event
Monday, March 23, 2020
HUMBOLDT COVID-19 REPORT: March 23, 2020
COVID RESPONSE: Mad River Hospital Deploys Triage Tent at Emergency Department Entrance
(VIDEO) Humboldt County’s Public Health Officer Takes Media Questions on COVID-19
Sunday, March 22, 2020
PASTOR BETHANY: A Different Kind of Lent
Saturday, March 21, 2020
HUMBOLDT COVID-19 REPORT: March 21, 2020
The City of Arcata Formally Recognizes COVID-19 as A Local Emergency
Friday, March 20, 2020
HUMBOLDT COVID-19 REPORT: March 20, 2020
Humboldt County Animal Shelter to Stay Closed During Shelter-in-Place Order
District Attorney Warns Consumers, Businesses About Price Gouging During COVID-19 Outbreak
Sheriff: County’s Shelter-in-Place Order is ‘The Law of the Land’