COVID-19

OPINION: It’s time Kern County residents take action to prevent another COVID-19 surge

August 4, 2021 / By

The spread of COVID-19 in Kern County is increasing and will likely spread “exponentially,” according to the California Department of Public Health, if we don’t act now.

COVID-19 Back to School Update

August 3, 2021 / By

The Kern High School has announced that school campuses are returning to full, in-person instruction on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

Health officials confirm nearly 600 new cases of COVID-19

August 2, 2021 / By

The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Monday nearly 600 new cases of COVID-19 in Kern over the past three days.

College specialist speaks of efforts to help students during virtual learning

July 30, 2021 / By

The past school year has been a learning curve for students, teachers and all others involved in the education system.

California State Universities will require COVID-19 vaccination for Fall 2021

July 28, 2021 / By

Faculty, staff, and students attending a California State University—the largest system of four-year higher education in the country— in the fall will be required to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus to access campuses.

Youth speak up about why they have become vaccinated against COVID-19

July 26, 2021 / By

Youth across Kern County have decided to come vaccinated against COVID-19, and some are speaking up about why they decided to receive the vaccine.