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Monthly Archives: January 2021
COMMENTARY: How I have managed my mental health throughout the pandemic
According to a report released by the World Health Organization, cases of Covid-19 were first reported to the organization on Dec.
Study reveals hardships of farmworkers throughout pandemic
An upcoming press conference at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 2 will release a new report highlighting the precarious conditions farmworkers are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kern Sol News breaks down COVID-19 vaccines
In Kern County, the COVID-19 vaccine is being administered those residents who are 65 and older and those who fall in prioritized groups in phase 1A of the state’s vaccination plan.
Delano City Council members discuss their priorities for the city
With a new Delano City Council, Kern Sol News reached out to the sitting council members to learn more about their goals for the city of Delano.
10 Facts about the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine
The Kern County Public Health Department opened its COVID-19 Mass Vaccination site at the Kern County Fairgrounds Wednesday morning.
Experts offer tips to minimize ‘maskne’ during the pandemic
With the pandemic comes a new clang term — maskne — to describe the irritating effects masks can have on the skin.
Next Public Health Director appointed by Board of Supervisors
The Kern County Board of Supervisors announced Tuesday the appointment of Brynn Carrigan as the next Director of Kern County Public Health Department.
Health officials say allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccine is rare
There are two vaccines for Coronavirus, the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. They are both mRNA vaccines, which are vaccines that use a copy of messenger mRNA to produce an immune response.
Kern Public Health reveals plan for COVID-19 mass vaccination site as it prepare to open to public Wednesday
Kern County Public Health department is experiencing an increase in demand in work as it rolls out its mass vaccination clinic this week, Public Health officials said at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisor’s meeting.
COVID-19 Update: Kern’s COVID-19 mass vaccination site to open to public Wednesday; State lifts regional stay-at-home order
Following last week’s soft opening, the COVID-19 mass vaccination site at the Kern County Fairgrounds will open to the public Wednesday and will be an appointment-only walk-up vaccination site.