Twelve additional cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing to 711 the total number of county residents who have tested positive for the virus.  

Local demand for testing has increased as the local case rate has risen. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms should contact their primary care provider or the Joint Information Center at 707-441-5000.   

Some symptoms of COVID-19 include: 

• Diarrhea/abdominal pain/vomiting
• Headache 
• Cough
• Fever
• Muscle aches
• Runny nose/sinus congestion
• New loss of smell or taste. 

The OptumServe site located at Redwood Acres in Eureka provides testing for asymptomatic individuals. Walk-ins are not accepted. To make an appointment, visit lhi.care/covidtesting or call 888-634-1123.  

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.

Humboldt County COVID-19 Data Dashboard: humboldtgov.org/dashboard,
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Humboldt Health Alert: humboldtgov.org/HumboldtHealthAlert

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