The county currently has a record-high 27 active cases. Previously, the county had 26 active cases in mid-May.

Press release from the Humboldt County Joint Information Center:

Humboldt County’s total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rose to 165 after four new cases were reported today.

Of the 165 locals who have tested positive, 103 acquired the virus through contact with a known case, 37 acquired it through travel and 23 acquired the virus through community transmission. The means of transmission for two cases remain under investigation.

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.

Humboldt County COVID-19 Data Dashboard: humboldtgov.org/dashboard,
Follow us on Facebook: @HumCoCOVID19,
Instagram: @HumCoCOVID19,
Twitter: @HumCoCOVID19, and
Humboldt Health Alert: humboldtgov.org/HumboldtHealthAlert

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