Health

08.07.2020

Have face coverings in Kern become a thing of the past? Health experts say masks can help flatten the curve

02.07.2020

Hospital staffing remains a concern as COVID-19 cases continue to increase, Kern’s health officials say

02.07.2020

UFW confirms surge of COVID-19 infected Primex Farms employees, while some workers say they are being recalled with positive results

01.07.2020

Kern is 1 of 19 counties required to back track on re-opening process before Fourth of July weekend

23.06.2020

Kern’s COVID-19 positivity testing rate under 8 percent for the first time since reopening

22.06.2020

UPDATE: County officials announce changes to COVID-19 testing sites

18.06.2020

State mandates face coverings in public; local health officials stress the importance of following COVID-19 guidelines

16.06.2020

Youth struggle to find jobs during pandemic due to lack of experience

15.06.2020

State model predicts Kern to exceed ICU capacity late next month

11.06.2020

Kern put on state’s COVID-19 watch list; County officials say this could impact Kern’s ability to reopen

09.06.2020

COMMENTARY: Public Health goes far beyond what takes place in the doctor’s office

09.06.2020

Health officials confirm 76 new COVID-19 cases