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Q&A: Local doctor says COVID-19 ‘vaccine is the fastest and efficient way to be protected’ from virus
The COVID-19 mass vaccination site at the Kern County Fairgrounds is accepting appointments for this week.
COVID-19 testing remains a priority in Kern, health officials say
Although administering COOVID-19 vaccinations appears to be the main priority among health professionals, COVID-19 testing remains a priority in Kern County, Kern County Public Health officials say.
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.
Q&A: McFarland school social worker discusses how mental health services have changed as a result of pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic still affecting communities across the nation, many people — especially young people — are experiencing increased mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression.
McFarland seniors wary of college application process; school to offer assistance as application deadline approaches
The deadlines for college applications is quickly approaching, and college seniors in McFarland say they are feeling a bit nervous, as distance learning has made it difficult to receive advice or resources from school staff about college applications.
U.S. Surgeon General says Kern is ‘over the hump’ of the COVID-19 pandemic, anticipates a vaccine by end of year
Kern County and the United States as a whole is beginning to see a decrease in COVID-19 cases and deaths, the U.S