COVID-19

Study finds farmworkers fear seeking medical attention during pandemic

February 10, 2021 / By

A recent study reports the need for policy reform in order to aid California’s essential farmworkers as data shows that farmworkers have had an increase in anxiety due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Adventist Health Tehachapi to launch mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic

February 9, 2021 / By

In an effort to accelerate the countywide vaccination effort, Kern County Public Health is partnering with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley to launch a mobile vaccination clinic beginning Monday, Feb.

County officials stress vaccinating those 65+ before moving forward with other groups, blaming vaccine shortage on State

February 9, 2021 / By

The Kern County Board of Supervisors stressed vaccinating those 65 and older before moving on to other groups in California’s vaccination plan.

Health officials offer quarantine tips for larger household sizes

February 9, 2021 / By

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, families nationwide have been worried about catching the virus and spreading it to their loved ones.

Those who feed Kern’s children work through pandemic despite changes in work

February 8, 2021 / By

According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, essential workers are those who conduct a range of operations and services that are typically essential to continue critical infrastructure operations.

Q&A: Local doctor says COVID-19 ‘vaccine is the fastest and efficient way to be protected’ from virus

February 8, 2021 / By

The COVID-19 mass vaccination site at the Kern County Fairgrounds is accepting appointments for this week.