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Kern’s COVID-19 death, case rate decrease from summer months
Although COVID-19 deaths continue to rise in Kern County, data shows they have decreased recently, according to the Kern County Public Health COVID-19 Dashboard.
As of Tuesday, Kern County Public Health reported four new COVID-19 deaths, bringing the total to 420.
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Kern County remains in red tier for COVID-19 state guidelines, health officials say
As of Tuesday, Kern County was in the second tier of the State’s COVID-19 guidelines, according to Kern County Public Health.
Public health officials advised Thursday at a press conference residents continue to follow new safety precautions as the holiday season approaches.
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Kern County Moves to Red Tier (Tier 2) on State’s COVID-19 Framework; schools can begin in-person instruction with restrictions
The State announced today that Kern County has moved from the Purple Tier — the lowest tier — to the less restrictive Red Tier (Tier 2) on the State’s COVID-19 blueprint, effective immediately.
Public Health says Kern could move up a tier in coming days
Kern County is on track to move up to the less restrictive red tier as soon as Tuesday, Kern County Public Health said at Thursday’s press conference.
Cart pushers as essential workers face new challenges at work during pandemic
Work for essential workers, like cart pushers, has changed during the pandemic.
On top of ensuring carts are accessible for customers and clearing parking lots of carts, these workers have been required to take additional precautions.
Kern County Public Health released detailed COVID-19 death data; Hypertension, diabetes most common underlying medical condition
The most common underlying medical condition found in Kern County COVID-19 deaths are hypertension and diabetes, according to the Kern County Public Health Department.