One new Covid-19 case, 53 total in Humboldt County

The following information is based on the most recent data available for all confirmed cases:

• Contact to a Known Case: 23
• Travel-Acquired: 20
• Community Transmission: 9
• Under Investigation: 1
  
• Positive cases by region:
  • Northern Humboldt: 9
  • Greater Humboldt Bay Area: 41
  • Southern Humboldt: 3
• Males: 48%
• Females: 52%
  
• Mean age: 46

A total of 1,912 county residents have been tested for COVID-19 since the outbreak began. Humboldt County’s testing rate of 1,368 per 100,000 residents is higher than the estimated state rate of 1,207 per 100,000. The estimated national rate is 1,425 per 100,000 people. The rate of confirmed cases in the county stands at 39 per 100,000 residents, with the state rate more than double that at an estimated 99 cases per 100,000. The estimated U.S. rate of confirmed cases is 268 per 100,000 people.

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.