To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Departmental
SUBJECT:
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Update on Local Conditions Surrounding COVID-19
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive a report from Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Public Health and the Humboldt County Health Officer regarding the current status of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Humboldt County.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
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DISCUSSION:
On March 17, 2020, your Board received an update from DHHS regarding the then-current status of COVID-19 pandemic in Humboldt County, and ratified a resolution declaring the existence of a local emergency related to the virus.
Since then, DHHS - Public Health, the Health Officer and other county staff have provided biweekly updates surrounding COVID-19 data and related activities your Board and the community. Moving forward, DHHS - Public Health will provide updates to your Board and the community via a Departmental Report on a monthly basis.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by creating opportunities for improved safety and health and protecting vulnerable populations.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
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ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board Discretion
ATTACHMENTS:
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PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: K1
Meeting of: March 17, 2020
File No.: 20-358