COVID-19

Arvin COVID-19 test site relocates to Lamont Library

November 27, 2021 / By

The state run OptumServe COVID-19 test site currently operating at the Arvin Public Health Building, 204 S.

All adults are now eligible for COVID-19 booster shots

November 23, 2021 / By

Following the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authorization for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved Moderna and Pfizer’s booster shots for all adults who are fully vaccinated.

If Kern’s vaccination rates continue to remain low, new State model predicts ‘worst case scenario’ with another COVID-19 surge in early February

November 10, 2021 / By

If Kern’s vaccination rates continue to remain low, Kern is expected to see another COVID-19 surge in early February, according to predictions from a new State model.

CDC now recommends COVID-19 vaccine for children five to 11

November 4, 2021 / By

Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director, Doctor Rochelle P. Walensky, endorsed the recommendation that children five to 11 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine.

UAC Coalition Continues To Help Underserved Communities Get Vaccinated

October 21, 2021 / By

As the vaccinated population in Kern County increases, the United Against COVID-19 (UAC) Coalition continues to provide communities with additional access to the COVID-19 vaccine by hosting free vaccination clinics.

CAPK holding COVID-19 vaccine clinics at Head Start facilities

October 20, 2021 / By

Community Action Partnership of Kern and Kern County Public Health will be holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics around Kern County over the next two weeks.