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A Humboldt County Public Health Laboratory employee examines a COVID-19 test result.

Public Health: No New COVID Cases After 49 Additional Tests

by Thadeus Greenson on April 16, 2020 at 5:39PM

Basics of COVID-19 The California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control, state that symptoms of novel coronavirus include fever, cough, runny nose and shortness of breath. Emergency warning signs needing immediate medical attention include difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to awaken, and bluish lips or face.

Superior Court Announces Sweeping COVID-19 Changes

by Thadeus Greenson on April 16, 2020 at 3:46PM

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT Kim M. Bartleson, CCE Court Executive Officer/ Jury Commissioner Joyce D. Hinrichs Presiding Judge April 16, 2020 *****IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE***** The Humboldt Superior Court would like to provide the public with the following announcements regarding the current status and future calendars for the following Court Departments: Criminal Court:  8:30 calendars for Courts 1, 2, 3 and 5 are called daily in Court 5.  Effective April 20th, the 9:15 misdemeanor calendar and the 10:15 felony calendar will be called daily in Court 5.

Testing supplies in the Humboldt County Public Health Laboratory.

One More Positive COVID Test Brings County Total to 52

by Thadeus Greenson on April 15, 2020 at 5:33PM

Basics of COVID-19 The California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control, state that symptoms of novel coronavirus include fever, cough, runny nose and shortness of breath. Emergency warning signs needing immediate medical attention include difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to awaken, and bluish lips or face.

Expiring Driver's Licenses Extended

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on April 15, 2020 at 10:11AM

Wondering if you have to renew your license and get stuck with a photo of your lockdown bangs? Good news: The Department of Motor Vehicles has announced it's extending expiring licenses at least until the end of May in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

'From Me to You:' An Expression of Gratitude from Eureka's Mayor (VIDEO)

by Thadeus Greenson on April 15, 2020 at 9:25AM

Eureka Mayor Susan Seaman issued a public service announcement today offering a "heartfelt thank you" to the essential workers continuing to serve the community in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing shelter-in-place order. Find a video f the PSA and a transcript copied below:

People play basketball at a San Francisco park behind a sign reminders park-goers to maintain social distancing on March 25, 2020.

Reopen California? That’s the Toughest Phase Yet, Newsom Says

by Rachel Becker/CalMatters on April 15, 2020 at 8:09AM

How do we defrost the economy while keeping the virus in check? For weeks, public health officials, epidemiologists and economists have been mulling that question.

APD Renews Calls for Witnesses on Third Anniversary of Lawson's Death

by Thadeus Greenson on April 15, 2020 at 7:50AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JOSIAH LAWSON HOMICIDE OCCURRED THREE YEARS AGO

A Humboldt County Public Health Laboratory employee processes a COVID-19 test.

Public Health Announces One New COVID-19 Case

by Thadeus Greenson on April 14, 2020 at 4:27PM

Basics of COVID-19 The California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control, state that symptoms of novel coronavirus include fever, cough, runny nose and shortness of breath. Emergency warning signs needing immediate medical attention include difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to awaken, and bluish lips or face.

Testing Decline Coincides with Streak of No New Local COVID Cases

by Thadeus Greenson on April 14, 2020 at 7:33AM

That’s because the supply chain remains under incredible strain, with everything from testing swabs to reagents in short supply and high demand. This coupled with the fact that the local Public Health lab can turn around test results days faster than its corporate counterparts has left Public Health to be very selective about which patients get tested locally and which samples get sent out of the area.

Public Health Announces No New COVID-19 Cases, Urges Continued Vigilance

by Thadeus Greenson on April 13, 2020 at 5:35PM

Basics of COVID-19 The California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control, state that symptoms of novel coronavirus include fever, cough, runny nose and shortness of breath. Emergency warning signs needing immediate medical attention include difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to awaken, and bluish lips or face.

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Public Health: No New COVID Cases After 49 Additional Tests

Superior Court Announces Sweeping COVID-19 Changes

One More Positive COVID Test Brings County Total to 52

Expiring Driver's Licenses Extended

'From Me to You:' An Expression of Gratitude from Eureka's Mayor (VIDEO)

Reopen California? That’s the Toughest Phase Yet, Newsom Says

APD Renews Calls for Witnesses on Third Anniversary of Lawson's Death

Public Health Announces One New COVID-19 Case

Testing Decline Coincides with Streak of No New Local COVID Cases

Public Health Announces No New COVID-19 Cases, Urges Continued Vigilance