Public Health
Del Norte County Public Health is engaged in a broad range of activities designed to promote good health in individuals, families and the community. We provide clinical and preventive services, and work with local health care providers and other community partners to connect people with the resources they need.
We educate, advise, coach, and guide people toward healthier lives for themselves and their families. We plan and prepare for emergency situations and keep vital records of changes in our population and analyze health data.
Public Health services are available to all the residents of Del Norte County. Temporary Changes in Service Due to COVID-19 Pandemic: As of March 24, 2020 at 5:00 pm, all county offices are closed to the public. Services are available through each specific department. Please see the notice for points of contact for each DHHS branch. Public Health services are still available by appointment. Please call 707-464-0861 during our hours of business: Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)  Del Norte County Public Health is working closely with healthcare providers, hospitals, and our partners to address novel coronavirus. The department is taking action to protect the public and keep the community informed. Del Norte County Public Health is not directly collecting specimens from patients. Decisions about testing should be made by the healthcare provider, in consultation with the Health Officer as needed. Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Del Norte County As testing capacity increases, so does the difficulty in tracking each and every test administered. These results reflect the approximate number of tests. Monday, April 27, 2020 09:44 am Total Tests Administered 314 Reported Pending Tests Results 11 Negative Tests Results 300 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases 3 Recoveries* 2 *This number represents positive cases which have completed the required self-isolation and are no longer showing signs or symptoms of the virus. Keep yourself informed by reading letters from our Health Officer, Dr. Warren Rehwaldt, to the community and our press releases regarding COVID-19. COVID-19 Information Line: 707-464-0911  Del Norte County has set up a COVID-19 information line to answer our community's questions about the coronavirus that is causing COVID-19. If you have questions, check this list of our most frequently asked questions about the novel coronavirus situation in Del Norte County. Handouts, posters, flyers about coronavirus and hand-washing as well as guidance for specific populations, such as businesses, restaurants, schools, and other organizations. Information about how to make cloth masks, how to donate cloth masks, and how to care for cloth masks.  For more information, please visit the CDC website or the CDPH website.
 | Heather Snow
Director Warren Rehwaldt, MD Public Health Officer  |