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.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Three New Confirmed Cases Announced Today, Including Another at Alder Bay
County Corrects COVID-19 Stats: Eight Cases Are Currently Active
Local Nonprofit Helps Out Struggling Single Moms During the COVID-19 Crisis
Monday, May 11, 2020
Four New Cases Reported Today, Including Two at Eureka’s Alder Bay Assisted Living Facility
HSU to Hold Virtual Graduation Ceremonies for Class of 2020
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Two New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed Today
County Issues Updated List of Allowable Services
Friday, May 8, 2020
(VIDEO) OLD TOWN REOPENING: Shop Owners Discuss Easing Shopping Restrictions
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Here Are the Safety Measures Retail Businesses Must Take in Order to Reopen Tomorrow
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
(VIDEO) Here’s What Getting a COVID-19 Test in Humboldt Looks Like
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Were There Any New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Humboldt County Tuesday? No, There Were Not
Humboldt County Jail to Resume Visitations Within Next Two Weeks, Sheriff’s Office Says
Victory Garden Revival: COVID-19 Pandemic Prompts More People to Grow Their Own Food
Monday, May 4, 2020
No New Humboldt COVID-19 Cases to Report Monday
California Can Begin Reopening This Week, Gov. Newsom Announces
Normal Health Care Services May Now Resume, Says County
After An Initial Surge In Demand, Local Independent Pharmacies Are Stocked Back Up On Medications
Saturday, May 2, 2020
Break-in at the Savage Henry Comedy Club
Another Day of No New COVID-19 Cases
Friday, May 1, 2020
(PHOTOS) ‘OPEN UP’: Protesters Crowd in Front of Courthouse to Demand End to Business Closures
(VIDEO) Sheriff Honsal Addresses His Claim to be the County’s ‘Protector of Constitutional Rights’
No New Cases Confirmed Friday; 2,309 Tests Conducted in Humboldt County to Date, Says JIC
Looking For an Antibody Test? Redwood Urgent Care Has Them Available, But There Are Some Rules…
Face Coverings for Homeless a ‘Dire Community Need’: The City of Eureka is Seeking Donations
Thursday, April 30, 2020
No New Cases Confirmed Thursday
Crabs Baseball a ‘Long Shot’ This Season, Team President Says