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Kern Public Health to distribute gift cards this week at free COVID-19 testing sites
Beginning Monday, any person who gets a COVID-19 test at one of the following testing sites below is eligible for a $25 VISA gift card:
Wasco Library – 1102 7th Street, Wasco, CARosamond Library – 3611 W Rosamond Blvd, Rosamond, CAArvin Public Health Building – 204 S Hill, Arvin, CALamont Library – 8304 Segrue Road, Lamont, CAKern Valley Hospital – 4308 Birch Street, Mountain Mesa, CAGood Samaritan Hospital – 901 Olive Drive, Bakersfield, CAThere are also Public Health Nursing mobile testing site, in partnership with the Kern County Latino Task Force, at the following locations:
12/1/20 from 12pm to 4pm – Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1015 Clinton Street, Delano, CA 12/2/20 from 12pm to 4pm – Bear Mountain Elementary School, 1501 Hood St.Kern Public Health announces 130 new COVID-19 cases
The Kern County Public Health Department announced Monday 130 new cases of COVID-19 in Kern, bringing the total to 41,957 cases.
Discord: A gamer communication tool is now being used by colleges to encourage dialogue in virtual classes
College students are now halfway through their fall semester, and they continue with the online-learning format with a new twist.
Eligible voters discuss why they did not cast their ballot in the 2020 election
The Constitution of the United States protects the natural born rights of American citizens. One of the many rights stated in the constitution is the right to vote.
For some, Thanksgiving will not stop residents from taking precautionary measures as COVID-19 cases increase in Kern
Local health officials are encouraging people to celebrate the holiday season safely with ourtoor and virtual celebrations to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Q&A: What you need to know about flu season during a pandemic
As the weather becomes colder, “flu season” comes closer. This year, it may be difficult to distinguish the common flu from Coronavirus.
McFarland athletes who were allowed to begin conditioning now uncertain about season as Kern reverts back to purple tier
Since Kern County moved Monday into the most restrictive tier for COVID-19 cases, it is uncertain what will happen with sports teams that have begun particing.
Election: Here’s what passed and what didn’t pass in California
As the nation has now entered this post election bubble, voters across the nation are still anxiously waiting upon the results of their local state propositions
There are 12 propositions registered Californian voters were asked to select on their 2020 ballot.
Sol on the Street: With distance learning continuing for many, students find new ways to cope with pandemic
Students across the nation were not expecting to remain in distance learning for as long as it has gone on.
Kern Board of Supervisors approves to purchase, distribute gift cards to residents receiving COVID-19 testing
The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved Tuesday a proposal to purchase and distribute $25 gift cards to people receiving COVID-19 testing in geographical areas that have been impacted the most by the virus.