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Monthly Archives: January 2021
Kern County moves into the third tier of the first phase of Kern’s COVID-19 vaccination plan
The Kern County Public Health Department announced Friday it is moving into the next tier of its vaccination plan, now allowing for more Kern residents to receive the vaccine.
COMMENTARY: It couldn’t be any more clear. White privilege on full display as rioters storm, terrorize U.S. Capital
On Wednesday, terrorists stormed the U.S Capitol, which caused an unbelievable amount of mayhem; however, Even after all the chaos, danger and damage they caused, they were met with little to no resistance from law enforcement.
Violence breaks out in the Nation’s Capital during protest Wednesday
What began as a constitutional gathering descended into an evening of chaos. The nation’s senators and representatives were civilly counting the electoral votes when suddenly a group of Trump supporters trespassed into the nation’s Capital.
Governor Newsom to provide cash support to undocumented Californians
Governor Gavin Newsom announced a budget proposal to help low-income Californians, including undocumented Californians, through cash payments and is calling for the extension of the state eviction moratorium.
Pandemic puts strain on local EMS system as it experiences ‘sharp’ increase in 911 calls, resulting in longer off-load times, shortage of ambulances
As Kern’s hospitals get closer to reaching max capacity, local emergency medical services are forced to become the temporary emergency departments for many patients seeking ambulances during this COVID-19 surge.
Kern Public Health announces new COVID-19 testing sites
The Kern County Public Health announced Wednesday morning new opportunities for COVID-19 testing within Kern County at thefollowing locations:1.
Health officials confirm 608 new COVID-19 cases
The Kern County public Health Department confirmed Tuesday 608 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 72,878 cases.
Taking COVID-19 precautions could help decrease chances of contracting Valley Fever, experts say
Some medical experts say taking COVID-19 precautions, such as wearing masks and social distancing, will likely decrease the number of Valley Fever cases.
During holidays, Kern’s active case rate increases to record numbers
In just two months, Kern County went from having less than 5,000 active cases of COVID-19 to having more than 50,000 cases during the holiday season.