Press release from the Humboldt County Joint Information Center:
A Humboldt County resident in their 80s has died at an out-of-county hospital after being diagnosed with COVID-19. This marks the eighth death of a county resident related to the virus.
Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich sent her condolences to the family. “Our thoughts are with friends and family members who are feeling this loss,” she said.
Seven new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing to 508 the number of county residents who have tested positive for the virus.
Today’s alert level stands at two or level yellow. Visit humboldtgov.org/dashboard to view the county’s Alert Level Assessment tool.
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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= historic data. All data from the Humboldt County Joint Information Center.