Humboldt's Vaccination Administration Rate Ranks in Middle of CA Counties

By Thadeus Greenson on February 28, 2021 at 7:22AM

With so many believing the little glass vials of COVID-19 vaccine are the ticket to a post-pandemic life, people are understandably anxious for their turn to get the shot and, in some cases, frustrated the process isn’t moving more quickly. It’s also easy to watch news reports of large drive-through vaccination clinics in urban areas of the state and country and to wonder, is little Humboldt County being left behind?

Humboldt Confirms 20 New COVID-19 Cases, Youth Sports Cleared to Resume

By Thadeus Greenson on February 26, 2021 at 1:39PM

Residents are also urged to continue to follow COVID safety guidelines as vaccinations roll out, which could take months. To date, Humboldt County has confirmed 3,180 cases, with 133 hospitalizations and 33 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths.

Redwood Memorial Birth Center in Fortuna to Close

By Kimberly Wear on February 26, 2021 at 11:40AM

Nearly a decade after the idea was last proposed, Providence (formerly St. Joseph Health System) today announced the birthing center at Redwood Memorial Hospital is set to close July 1, with deliveries being transitioned over to St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka. In a news release, the health care system cited declining birth levels across the county, but especially in the Eel River region, and a loss of “women’s services physicians.”

County Reports 10 new COVID-19 Cases, Slated to Receive Nearly 5K Vaccine Doses Next Week

By Thadeus Greenson on February 25, 2021 at 4:51PM

Residents are urged to continue to follow COVID safety guidelines as vaccinations roll out, which could take months. To date, Humboldt County has confirmed 3,160 cases, with 133 hospitalizations and 33 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths.

County Confirms 15 New COVID Cases, Adds Vaccination Info to Dashboard

By Thadeus Greenson on February 24, 2021 at 4:13PM

The clinics remain by invitation only and residents are urged to complete the county's vaccination interest form to be notified when they are eligible. Residents are urged to continue to follow COVID safety guidelines as vaccinations roll out, which could take months.

Humboldt Records 33rd COVID-19 Death

By Thadeus Greenson on February 23, 2021 at 4:08PM

The clinics remain by invitation only and residents are urged to complete the county's vaccination interest form to be notified when they are eligible. Residents are urged to continue to follow COVID safety guidelines as vaccinations roll out, which could take months.

Humboldt Returns to Red Tier

By Kimberly Wear on February 23, 2021 at 11:55AM

Public Health Reports 57 New COVID-19 Cases, Two New Hospitalizations

By Thadeus Greenson on February 22, 2021 at 3:35PM

The clinics remain by invitation only and residents are urged to complete the county's vaccination interest form to be notified when they are eligible. Residents are urged to continue to follow COVID safety guidelines as vaccinations roll out, which could take months.

Humboldt's COVID-19 Mutation and What it Means

By Thadeus Greenson on February 22, 2021 at 6:30AM

Imagine it like walking through a field of burs. There are times of year when the tiny hooks covering the little seeds aren’t fully formed and you might end up with just a few on your pants.

Humboldt Marks 1 Year Since First COVID Case Reported

By Kimberly Wear on February 20, 2021 at 11:41AM

Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify how many vaccine doses have been administered in Humboldt County.