For 2nd straight day, no new COVID-19 cases, total remains at 50 cases in Humboldt County

From DHHS: No additional positive cases of COVID-19 were confirmed today. The total case count has remained at 50 since Tuesday, April 7.

Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich said some other areas of the state are also experiencing a relative slowing in numbers of new cases. “Sheltering in place and the other social distancing measures that have been so difficult for us all, appear to be having an impact in slowing spread of the virus,” she said. “This is important because our cases of identified community transmission tell us that the virus is circulating within the community.”

Frankovich cautioned that individuals assembling who are not normally in contact can suddenly create a cluster of cases within a community. “It is critically important that people hang in there and remember, especially during the holidays, that observances and celebrations need to occur within the home,” she said.  “Please keep your family, friends and community safe by following shelter-in-place orders.”

Data available to date indicates the following means of transmission for all Humboldt County cases:

• Contact to a Known Case: 23
• Travel-Acquired: 20
• Community Transmission: 7
• 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.