Based on CDC recommendations, Humboldt State University has updated the guidelines for face coverings to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Neck gaiters, which are often made of thin material, must have at least two layers. Bandanas are not approved as face coverings because they have been shown to be ineffective.

Humboldt County is currently in the purple pandemic tier. Community risk is considered widespread at this level and restrictions on travel and other activities are in place. Read about County restrictions here.

In this message: Spring Academic Schedule Updated; Density on Campus to be Reduced; New Smart Phone Tool Designed to Slow the Spread of COVID-19; California State University Anticipates Return to In-Person Coursework for Fall 2021 Term; Humboldt County Remains in the Purple Tier; What to do When you Fail the Wellness Self-check

Like most of the country, Humboldt County is currently experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases. 

The following is a press release from the California Governor’s Office. Humboldt State University and the CSU encourage you to consider using CA Notify, a free smartphone app designed to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19. The app is a private, anonymous, and secure tool that does not collect location data from any device and never shares user identities.

The following was sent from the CSU Chancellor's Office:

In keeping with previous efforts to provide current and prospective students and families with information, clarity and time to plan, the California State University (CSU) has announced that it is planning for an anticipated return to delivering courses primarily in-person starting with the fall 2021 term.

In this message: Campus Services Consolidated; Humboldt County in the Purple Tier; What to do When you Fail the Wellness Self-check

To keep the campus community informed, Humboldt State University will regularly send this e-newsletter with recent updates about HSU’s Fall semester, Spring semester, plus highlights of important current or new guidelines. 

In this message: Fall Break Hours; Dining Offers Harvest Meal for Students, Faculty & Staff: Outbreak Risk Assessment & Response Plan; What to do When you Fail the Wellness Self-check

To keep the campus community informed, Humboldt State University will regularly send this e-newsletter with recent updates about HSU’s Fall semester, Spring semester, plus highlights of important current or new guidelines. 

Humboldt County Public Health (HCPH) has developed new guidelines related to travel and quarantine based on increasing cases of COVID-19 and the county’s recent move into the red pandemic tier. This is especially important as the holiday season approaches and Fall Break begins Nov. 23.

HCPH strongly discourages traveling for nonessential travel, including holiday travel.