COVID numbers jump again in Kern County as public health announces 7 new deaths
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and last updated 2021-01-15 14:20:47-05
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) â The latest COVID numbers jumped again Friday morning with the county dashboard revealing seven new deaths attributed to the coronavirus. The total number of deaths now stands at 558.
The website also tracking more than 400 patients that are being treated in one of 10 area hospitals.
There were 1,149 more positive tests pushing that grand total to more than 83,500. Nearly 51,000 of those tests are people 18 to 49.
Meantime, the county is opening a mass vaccination site at the Kern County Fairgrounds next week. On Wednesday they ll be holding a soft opening to a pre-designated group of people.
Kern County Latino COVID-19 Task Force creates mental and wellness hotline
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and last updated 2020-12-16 14:24:50-05
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) â In the midst of the pandemic, the Kern County Latino COVID-19 Task Force has stepped up to help fight the coronavirus setting up testing sites and now a new mental health hotline.
The Kern County Latino Task Force also is making sure that you get the help you need during the pandemic. They ve launched a hotline to connect you with mental health experts and counselors, helping the community cope with the pandemic this holiday season.
It will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The number is 525-5900.
Kern County Latino Task Force launches mental health hotline
Kern County Latino Task Force launches mental health hotline
Posted at 4:08 PM, Dec 15, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-15 19:08:08-05
The Kern County Latino Task Force announcing new resources to help with mental health and wellness.
The task force launching a hotline to provide you with health experts and counselors to offer up any help that you may need as we deal with the pandemic during the holiday season. The hotline will be available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It ll be available in English and Spanish.
Those in need can call 525-5900.