Press releases, news, and other important communication from HCOE and its trusted partners related to COVID-19.
On Wednesday, Nov. 3, Humboldt County Public Health announced that children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, and encouraged parents to have their children vaccinated. Continue Reading Public Health Recommends Pfizer Vaccine for 5- to 11-Year-Olds
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There are several vaccine clinics being held at locations throughout Humboldt County in the near future. Continue Reading Upcoming Vaccine Clinics
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On Friday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a plan to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of vaccines required to attend K-12 school in the state. The requirement’s effective date will be the term following full FDA approval of the vaccine for a given grad span (K-6 and 7-12). Continue Reading California Announces Vaccine Requirements for Schools
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In response to inquiries from member districts, School & College Legal Services of California recently issued a Legal Update regarding who may consent for a student to be tested for COVID-19.
In summary, guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) indicates that students ages 13 and older may consent to testing without parental consent being required. Students under 13 may only be tested with parental consent. Continue Reading SCLS Legal Update Regarding Age of Consent for COVID-19 Testing
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The following school districts/school sites have amended their policy for serving meals to students under the extended Seamless Summer Feeding Option for the 2021-2022 school year. All students will be served lunch and/or breakfast at no charge at the following sites: Continue Reading 2021 Free & Reduced Price School Lunch Update
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